Description : Select the muscle relaxant that is used to control spasticity associated with upper motor neurone paralysis: A. Vecuronium B. Succinylcholine C. Chlorzoxazone D. Baclofen
Last Answer : D. Baclofen
Description : The site of action of d-tubocurarine is: A. Spinal internuncial neurone B. Motor nerve ending C. Muscle end-plate D. Sodium channels in the muscle fibre
Last Answer : C. Muscle end-plate
Description : Lower motor neuron lesions cause a) flaccid muscle paralysis. Lower motor neuron lesions cause flaccid muscle paralysis, muscle atrophy, decreased muscle tone, and loss of voluntary control. ... d) hyperactive and abnormal reflexes. Upper motor neuron lesions cause hyperactive and abnormal reflexes.
Last Answer : a) flaccid muscle paralysis. Lower motor neuron lesions cause flaccid muscle paralysis, muscle atrophy, decreased muscle tone, and loss of voluntary control.
Description : The following factor is not involved in the causation of hypotension due to spinal anaesthesia: A. Histamine release B. Reduced sympathetic vasoconstrictor tone C. Decreased venous return from the lower limbs D. Bradycardia
Last Answer : A. Histamine release
Description : Dantrolene sodium reduces skeletal muscle tone by: A. Reducing acetylcholine release from motor nerve endings B. Suppressing spinal polysynaptic reflexes C. Inhibiting the generation of muscle action potential D. Reducing Ca2+ release from sarcoplasmic reticulum in the muscle fibre
Last Answer : D. Reducing Ca2+ release from sarcoplasmic reticulum in the muscle fibre
Description : Which of the following would be the result of a spinal lesion at the level of C8? A. a reduced brachioradialis reflex B. inability to abduct the shoulder C. loss of sensation over the lateral aspect of the arm D. winging of the scapula E. weakness of finger flexion
Last Answer : Ans: E
Description : What is CEREBELLAR TONSILS are NOT LOW-LYING and what causes it?
Last Answer : You should ask the person who made the diagnosis.
Description : Which of the following would be expected following distal occlusion of the posterior cerebral artery? A. cerebellar ataxia B. contralateral hemiplegia C. dysarthria D. homonymous hemianopia E. palatal palsy
Last Answer : Ans: D
Description : The axons of the Purkinje cells in the cerebellar cortex: a. terminate in excitatory synapses b. terminate in cerebellar nuclei c. terminate in the spinal cord. d. form the main efferent pathway from the cerebellar cortex
Last Answer : terminate in cerebellar nuclei
Description : The following are true about atherosclerosis: C A. it often occurs in the heart chamber B. foamy macrophages are not seen in the lesion C. smooth muscle cells proliferation in the intima of vessel D. no deposition of lipid occurs in wall of blood vessel
Last Answer : smooth muscle cells proliferation in the intima of vessel
Description : The effect of calcium ions on neurotransmitter release at synapses include: a. vesicular fusion b. tonic depolarization of the presynaptic neurone c. post-tetanic potentiation d. all above
Last Answer : all above
Description : In the neurone: a. the magnitude of the action potential is dependent on the strength of the stimulus b. impulses can travel in both direction c. depolarization is accompanied by increased ... potassium ions d. during depolarization, the potential of the neurone changes from -70mV to +40mV
Last Answer : during depolarization, the potential of the neurone changes from -70mV to +40mV
Description : Who won the Nobel Prize in 1996 for his neurone doctrine?
Last Answer : Santiago Ramón y Cajal
Description : Adrenergic neurone blocking drugs: A. Block the action of adrenaline on neuronal α2 adrenoceptors B. Block both α and β adrenoceptor mediated effects of injected adrenaline C. Do not block any effect of injected adrenaline D. Do not block the effects of sympathetic nerve
Last Answer : C. Do not block any effect of injected adrenaline
Description : Adrenergic neurone blocking drugs: A. Block the action of adrenaline on neuronal α2 adrenoceptors B. Block both α and β adrenoceptor mediated effects of injected adrenaline C. Do not block any effect of injected adrenaline D. Do not block the effects of sympathetic nerve stimulation
Description : A 60-year-old man was diagnosed last year with adenocarcinoma of the lung, and a 4 cm mass lesion was treated with a right lower lobectomy. He now has an ... 2) Membranous glomerulonephritis 3) Minimal change glomerulonephritis 4) Nodular glomerulosclerosis 5) Rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis
Last Answer : Answers-2 Most cases of membranous GN are idiopathic, but in some patients there is a history of an infection or a malignancy (usually lung) with antigenemia.
Description : A 73-year-old man presents with an abrupt onset of double vision and left leg weakness. Examination shows weakness of abduction of the right eye, right-sided facial weakness affecting upper and lower ... frontal lobe B. left lateral medulla C. right corpus striatum D. right midbrain E. right pons
Description : Reduced voltage applied to a motor during the starting period will _____________. A. result in decreased acceleration time only B. lower the starting current and increase accelerating time C. cause a greater starting torque D. increase the starting current and pump capacity
Last Answer : Answer: B
Description : How do you even out muscle tone/size disparities from playing racket sports?
Last Answer : haha weasel probably made a really obvious joke there, i guess i thought people responding would be a little more mature than that, and I also thought that I made it clear that this problem was occurring only after I started playing a lot of racquetball.
Description : How fast will I see results in muscle tone in my thighs when using the Fitness Quest Leg Magic Body Shaper?
Last Answer : Results come very quicly when using the Fitness Quest Leg Magic Body Shaper.
Description : Are free weights good for muscle tone?
Last Answer : Free weights can be excellent for muscle tone! Get a lighter set and do a large number of sets for good tone.
Description : How do I gain more muscle tone?
Last Answer : A proper diet will help you gain more muscle tone. Eating protein rich foods in conjunction with protein supplements will increase your muscle tone. Also, a Weightlifting routine is necessary to gain muscle tone.
Description : In gastrointestinal tract, serotonin causes (a) Contraction of gastrointestinal muscles (b) Decreased muscle tone (c) Decreased peristalsis (d) All of the above
Last Answer : Ans: A
Description : Paresthesia is the term used to refer to a) abnormal sensations. Abnormal sensations, such as burning, tingling, and numbness, are referred to as paresthesias. b) absence of muscle movement suggesting ... fasciculation. d) absence of muscle tone. A muscle which holds no tone is termed flaccid.
Last Answer : a) abnormal sensations. Abnormal sensations, such as burning, tingling, and numbness, are referred to as paresthesias.
Description : In parkinsonian patients levodopa exerts the following effects except: A. Reduces skeletal muscle contractility B. Decreases muscle tone C. Increases locomotor activity D. Inhibits muscle tremor
Last Answer : A. Reduces skeletal muscle contractility
Description : A. It is a clonidine congener used in spasticity due to stroke or spinal injury B. It reduces muscle tone by activating GABAB receptors C. It inhibits release of excitatory amino-acids in spinal interneurones D. It reduces muscle spasms without producing weaknes
Last Answer : B. It reduces muscle tone by activating GABAB receptors
Description : Ergometrine stops postpartum haemorrhage by: A. Causing vasoconstriction of uterine arteries B. Increasing tone of uterine muscle C. Promoting coagulation D. Inducing platelet aggregation
Last Answer : B. Increasing tone of uterine muscle
Description : Pilocarpine reduces intraocular tension in open angle glaucoma by: A. Contracting sphincter pupillae B. Increasing tone of ciliary muscle C. Reducing aqueous formation D. Enhancing uveo-scleral outflow
Last Answer : B. Increasing tone of ciliary muscle
Description : How can I tone my lower abs?
Last Answer : This may help you some.
Description : What does it mean when you call someone and you hear the regular ringing sound, but each ring is followed immediately by a short lower tone?
Last Answer : It usually means the person you’re calling is on the phone.
Description : Select the drug(s) which afford(s) relief in gastroesophageal reflux by increasing lower esophageal sphincter tone and promoting gastric emptying, but without affecting acidity of gastric contents: A. Sodium alginate B. Metoclopramide C. Cisapride D. Both ‘B’ and ‘C
Last Answer : D. Both ‘B’ and ‘C’
Description : ndicate the drug which does not improve lower esophageal sphincter tone or prevent gastroesophageal reflux, but is used as first line treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease: A. Sodium alginate + aluminium hydroxide gel B. Omeprazole C. Mosapride D. Famotidine
Last Answer : B. Omeprazole
Description : Metoclopramide has the following actions except: A. Increases lower esophageal sphincter tone B. Increases tone of pyloric sphincter C. Increases gastric peristalsis D. Increases intestinal peristalsis
Last Answer : B. Increases tone of pyloric sphincter
Description : The effect of sympathetic nervous system include: a. contraction of the bladder detrusor muscle b pupillary dilatation c. reduced gastrointestinal motility d. constricts bronchiole smooth muscle
Last Answer : pupillary dilatation
Last Answer : reduced gastrointestinal motility
Description : What is sclerotic sacral lesion?
Last Answer : Sclerosis when describing bone is defined as a pathologicthickening of the bone. Usually one area of bone will show thisincreased thickening. Sclerotic lesions are often seen in longbones, but can be ... on x-rays. Further workup to find the underlying cause of a sclerotic lesion isneeded.
Description : What is a type of vascular lesion?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : What is a lucent lesion on the hip?
Description : Skin lesion aspiration?
Last Answer : DefinitionSkin lesion aspiration is the withdrawal of fluid from a skin lesion(sore).How the test is performedA needle is inserted into a skin lesion or skin abscess, which may contain fluid or pus. ... decrease the pressure within the irritates skin sore, and relieve your pain.Why the test is perf
Description : Skin lesion of coccidioidomycosis?
Last Answer : DefinitionSkin lesions of coccidioidomycosis are a symptom of infection with the Coccidioides immitis fungus.Causes, incidence, and risk factorsCoccidioidomycosis is a fungal infection most commonly seen in ... include erythema nodosum or erythema multiforme. These rashes usually go away without tr
Description : my lesion is 2.5cm and 14.0 maximum suv how bad is this?
Last Answer : my lesion is 2.5 cm and 14.0 maximum suv how bad is this
Description : When is a skin lesion a health problem?
Last Answer : Skin lesions become health problems when they change in color, become swollen or infected, or if they appear in a place on the body that you know that didn't have a lesion before. This is a common sign of melanoma, a common form of skin cancer that if left untreated can lead to death.
Description : what does the bone lesion cause?
Last Answer : A bone lesion is an anomaly in the structure of a bone. They can occur in any part of the body. Check out more here: http://www.ehow.com/about_5072414_bone-lesion.html
Description : Is a bone lesion detectable by x-ray?
Last Answer : Yes, there are detectable by x-ray. This is frequently the manner by which a doctor detects that one is present.
Description : Is a bone lesion always cancerous?
Last Answer : A lesion just means an area that is damaged. Since it is difficult for bones to get damage like this in other ways (besides breaks), lesions are often evidence of cancer.
Description : The significant ocular lesion in a riboflavinosis is (A) Keratomalacia (B) Bitot’s spots (C) Vascularisation of the cornea (D) Lachrynal metaplasia
Last Answer : Answer : C
Description : The significant ocular lesion in arbo flovinosis: (A) Keratomalacia (B) Bitot’s spots (C) Vascularisation of the cornea (D) lachrymal metaplasia
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : The primary biochemical lesion in homozygote with familial hypercholesterolemia (type IIa) is (A) Loss of feed back inhibition of HMG reductase (B) Loss of apolipoprotein B (C) Increased production of LDL from VLDL (D) Functional deficiency of plasma membrane receptors for LDL
Last Answer : Answer : D
Description : Which of the following statements about the preparation and storage of blood components is/are true? A. Solutions containing citrate prevent coagulation by binding calcium. B. The ... cells includes development of acidosis, hyperkalemia, and decreased intracellular 2,3DPG (diphosphoglycerate).
Last Answer : Answer: ABD DISCUSSION: After blood has been collected from a donor, it is anticoagulated with a solution containing citrate, which acts by binding calcium. Blood is then separated into its ... transfusion or produce effects other than those predicted based on the content of the unit of blood