Neurology MCQs
1. Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for regulating motor control and coordination?
A) Frontal lobe
B) Parietal lobe
C) Cerebellum
D) Occipital lobe
Answer: C) Cerebellum
2. What is the most common type of stroke?
A) Hemorrhagic stroke
B) Ischemic stroke
C) Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
D) Cryptogenic stroke
Answer: B) Ischemic stroke
3. Which neurotransmitter is primarily involved in Parkinson’s disease?
A) Serotonin
B) Dopamine
C) Acetylcholine
D) Norepinephrine
Answer: B) Dopamine
4. What is the primary characteristic of multiple sclerosis (MS)?
A) Progressive muscle weakness
B) Degeneration of dopamine-producing neurons
C) Autoimmune attack on myelin sheath
D) Accumulation of abnormal proteins in neurons
Answer: C) Autoimmune attack on myelin sheath
5. Which of the following is a common symptom of a migraine headache?
A) Nausea and vomiting
B) Visual hallucinations
C) Seizures
D) Severe memory loss
Answer: A) Nausea and vomiting
6. What is the function of the thalamus in the brain?
A) Regulation of autonomic functions
B) Processing and relaying sensory information
C) Control of voluntary movement
D) Formation of new memories
Answer: B) Processing and relaying sensory information
7. Which neurological disorder is characterized by a progressive decline in cognitive function, including memory loss?
A) Alzheimer’s disease
B) Huntington’s disease
C) Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
D) Epilepsy
Answer: A) Alzheimer’s disease
8. In which condition do patients experience episodes of sudden loss of muscle tone, often triggered by strong emotions?
A) Narcolepsy
B) Epilepsy
C) Cataplexy
D) Restless legs syndrome
Answer: C) Cataplexy
9. Which part of the nervous system is responsible for the “fight or flight” response?
A) Central nervous system
B) Somatic nervous system
C) Sympathetic nervous system
D) Parasympathetic nervous system
Answer: C) Sympathetic nervous system
10. What is the hallmark symptom of Bell’s palsy?
A) Sudden loss of vision
B) Unilateral facial paralysis
C) Severe headaches
D) Muscle spasms
Answer: B) Unilateral facial paralysis