CNS & Musculoskeletal Pathology
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CNS & Musculoskeletal Pathology practice questions
This section of the Saturn Medic Pathology question bank covers 5 topics under CNS & Musculoskeletal: Cerebrovascular Disease & Head Injuries (30 questions); CNS Infections & Demyelinating Diseases (30 questions); CNS Tumors (30 questions); Musculoskeletal Pathology (30 questions); and Neurodegenerative Diseases & Motor Neuron Disorders (30 questions).
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CNS & Musculoskeletal Pathology MCQs: mixed practice questions
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What is the usual source of a subdural hematoma?
From: Cerebrovascular Disease & Head InjuriesCorrect answer: E. Subdural hematoma is caused by venous bleeding, usually from bridging veins.Which later change can occur in multiple sclerosis plaques?
From: CNS Infections & Demyelinating DiseasesCorrect answer: D. Reactive gliosis occurs later in multiple sclerosis plaques after inflammatory demyelination.Which histologic pattern is characteristic of glioblastoma?
From: CNS TumorsCorrect answer: B. GBM shows necrosis and hemorrhage with pseudopalisading tumor cells.Which process predominates in osteoporosis?
From: Musculoskeletal PathologyCorrect answer: C. Osteoporosis occurs when bone resorption exceeds bone formation.Which triad is associated with Wernicke disease?
From: Neurodegenerative Diseases & Motor Neuron DisordersCorrect answer: D. The Wernicke triad consists of confusion, ataxia, and ophthalmoplegia.