Quiz
The Ageing Brain
Create a free account to finish this quiz
Save your progress and see your final score.
Already have an account? Sign in
Questions in this quiz (27)
1Which of following are functions of the frontal lobe?
- AExecutive behaviour
- BEmotion
- CSensory processing
- DReading and writing
- EMemory
- FVisual processing
2Which of the following are functions of the parietal lobe?
- AExecutive functioning
- BEmotional
- CMemory
- DReading and writing
- EVisual processing
- FSensory processing
3Why is damage to the brainstem very severe?
- ABecause it controls vital functions of the body
- BBecause it is unable to regenerate like the rest of the brain
- CBecause it will compress the spinal cord
- DBecause it will cause paralysis of the upper limbs
4As we age the brain undergoes atrophy. Which parts of the brain is this atrophy most evident?
- AFrontal lobe
- BParietal lobe
- CCerebellum
- DTemporal lobe
- EThalamus
- FBasal ganglia
5The brainstem is largely spared from atrophy, except for which area?
- ALocus coreulus
- BSubstantia nigra
- CMiddle cerebral peduncle
- DPons
- ESuperior colliculi
6Which has more loss?
- AWhite matter
- BGrey matter
7What is ventriculomegaly?
- AAn increase in the size of the ventricles
- BAn increase in the viscosity of CSF
- CAn increase in the amount of CSF
- DA thickening of the ventricular walls
8Presence of neurofibrillary tangles within the brain is a normal part of ageing. True or false?
- ATrue
- BFalse
9Which areas of the brain lose the most neurones?
- ACerebellum
- BCerebral cortex
- CThalamus
- DBrainstem
- ELimbic system
10Where in the brain are neurofibrillary tangles normal in terms of ageing?
- AAmygdala
- BHippocampus
- CFrontal lobe
- DCerebellum
- EPons
- FSubstantia nigra
11Why are elderly people more susceptible to insults, such as hypoglycaemia?
- ADue to reduce transport of glucose and other molecules into the brain
- BDue to leakiness of the blood brain barrier
- CDue to reduced blood supply to the brain
- DDue to atheroma in the circle of willis
12What is the main biological change which occurs to the brain as we age?
- AAccumulation of oxidative stress
- BAccumulation of red blood cells in the CSF
- CReduced blood flow to the brain due to hypotension
- DReduced cellular regeneration
13Why is this a problem?
- ABecause it can cause damage to DNA, lipids and proteins
- BBecause it increases the risk of infection
- CBecause it means that brain is less likely to recover after being damaged
- DBecause it means there is less response to hormones
14Which neurotransmitters decrease as we age?
- AAcetylcholine
- BSerotonin
- CDopamine
- DNoradrenaline
- EHistamine
15Which of the following drugs can be used to increase the amount of acetylcholine in the brain?
- ADonezipil
- BMematidine
- CCitalopram
- DOmeprazol
- EDanazol
16Decreased levels of dopamine in the brain cause which of the following conditions?
- AParkinson's disease
- BAlzheimer's disease
- CLewy body dementia
- DSchizophrenia
- EEpilepsy
17Which of the following might present if there is a reduction in the levels of serotonin in the brain?
- AChanges to Circadian rhythm
- BDepression
- CAnxiety
- DHuntington's disease
- EEpilepsy
18Which of the following are symptoms of Parkinson's disease?
- ARigidity
- BShuffling gait
- CAction tremor
- DResting tremor
- EInsomnia
- FDysdidokineasia
19Changes in which area of the brain cause memory problems?
- AMedial temporal lobe
- BLateral temporal lobe
- CBroca's area
- DSubstantia nigra
- EFrontal lobe
20Which types of memory are most affected as we age?
- AWorking memory
- BEpisodic memory
- CProcedural memory
- DPrimary memory
- ESemantic memory
21At what age does the ability to problem solve start to decline?
- A20 years
- B30 years
- C45 years
- D60 years
- E75 years
22Which of the following is the best definition of delirium?
- AA confused state with disturbed or fluctuating consciousness
- BA confused and disorientated state which leads to agitation and aggression
- CA disorientated state which can be the prodrome various neurodegenerative illnesses
- DTemporary memory loss which occurs after severe acute illness
23Which of the following is used to evaluate delirium?
- ACAM score
- BDelirium blood screen
- CHamilton score
- DMRI
24Strokes most commonly occur in people over the age of 65. True or false?
- ATrue
- BFalse
25A 69 year old woman comes into her GP surgery for a health check. She has a history of type 2 diabetes, which is well controlled with her diet, and a family history of Alzheimer's disease. She had endometriosis when she was in her twenties and has high cholesterol. On her last health check, an ECG confirmed that she had atrial fibrillation. Which of her health conditions is the biggest risk factor for thrombotic stroke?
- AType 2 diabetes
- BEndometriosis
- CHigh cholesterol
- DAtrial fibrillation
26Which of the following factors are considered to be protective against the ageing brain?
- APhysical exercise
- BHealthy diet
- CSocial interaction
- DReduced calorie diet
- EProphylactic aspirin
27Does permeability of the blood brain barrier increase or decrease with age?
- AIncrease
- BDecrease
Information
- Description
- Ageing Quiz on The Ageing Brain , created by m p on 11/06/2015.
- Author
- m p
- Language
- English
- Views
- 0
- Tags
- Rating
- No ratings yet Rate this quiz