Neco Model Questions Vol1 2021 Biology Question 31

Practice objective / multiple choice question 31 from the 2021 Neco Model Questions Vol1 Biology examination.

Neco Model Questions Vol1 2021 Biology Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 31 NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2021 • BIOLOGY • objective

A 25‑year‑old student reports that he can walk steadily when his eyes are open, but when he closes his eyes he sways and frequently loses balance. Deep‑tendon reflexes are normal and there is no muscle weakness. Which component of the nervous system responsible for coordination is most likely impaired?

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. Posterior (dorsal) column‑medial lemniscus pathway (proprioceptive sensory pathway)
B. Anterior (ventral) spinocerebellar tract (proprioceptive sensory pathway)
C. Posterior (dorsal) column‑medial lemniscus pathway (visual sensory pathway)
D. Cerebellar vermis (vestibulospinal pathway)
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
Posterior (dorsal) column‑medial lemniscus pathway (proprioceptive sensory pathway)

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This is Neco Model Questions Vol1 2021 Biology Question 31. It is one of the objective questions from the 2021 Neco Model Questions Vol1 Biology examination.

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