Neco Model Questions Vol1 2020 Biology Question 22

Practice objective / multiple choice question 22 from the 2020 Neco Model Questions Vol1 Biology examination.

Neco Model Questions Vol1 2020 Biology Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 22 NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2020 • BIOLOGY • objective

During a neurological examination, a patient shows the following findings: (i) the patellar tendon tap elicits no knee‑jerk reflex, (ii) the patient reports normal sensation over the anterior thigh, (iii) when asked to voluntarily extend the leg, the patient can do so normally, and (iv) the ankle‑jerk reflex is present and normal. Based on these observations, which component of the patellar reflex arc is most likely impaired? Provide the specific part (e.g., afferent neuron, integration centre, efferent neuron, etc.).

Answer Options

A. the afferent neuron (sensory fiber) of the patellar reflex
Correct Answer B. the integration centre (synapse in the spinal cord) of the patellar reflex
C. the efferent neuron (motor fiber) of the patellar reflex
D. the muscle spindle (receptor) of the patellar reflex
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
the integration centre (synapse in the spinal cord) of the patellar reflex

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This is Neco Model Questions Vol1 2020 Biology Question 22. It is one of the objective questions from the 2020 Neco Model Questions Vol1 Biology examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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