0

Neurophysiology of Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Description: This quiz covers the neurophysiology of neurodevelopmental disorders, including the neural mechanisms underlying autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and intellectual disability.
Number of Questions: 15
Created by:
Tags: neurophysiology neurodevelopmental disorders autism spectrum disorder attention deficit hyperactivity disorder intellectual disability
Attempted 0/15 Correct 0 Score 0

Which neurotransmitter is implicated in the pathophysiology of autism spectrum disorder?

  1. Dopamine

  2. Serotonin

  3. Glutamate

  4. GABA


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

GABA is a major inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain, and its dysfunction has been linked to the social and communication deficits seen in autism spectrum disorder.

What is the primary neurotransmitter system affected in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder?

  1. Dopamine

  2. Serotonin

  3. Noradrenaline

  4. Glutamate


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter involved in attention, reward, and motivation, and its dysfunction is thought to contribute to the symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Which brain region is most consistently implicated in intellectual disability?

  1. Frontal lobe

  2. Temporal lobe

  3. Parietal lobe

  4. Occipital lobe


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The frontal lobe is responsible for higher-order cognitive functions such as planning, decision-making, and problem-solving, and its dysfunction is often seen in intellectual disability.

What is the most common genetic cause of autism spectrum disorder?

  1. Fragile X syndrome

  2. Down syndrome

  3. Rett syndrome

  4. Angelman syndrome


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fragile X syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by a mutation in the FMR1 gene, and it is the most common genetic cause of autism spectrum disorder.

Which neurodevelopmental disorder is characterized by deficits in social communication and interaction?

  1. Autism spectrum disorder

  2. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

  3. Intellectual disability

  4. Specific learning disorder


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Autism spectrum disorder is characterized by deficits in social communication and interaction, as well as restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior.

What is the most common neurodevelopmental disorder?

  1. Autism spectrum disorder

  2. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

  3. Intellectual disability

  4. Specific learning disorder


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is the most common neurodevelopmental disorder, affecting approximately 5% of children worldwide.

Which neurodevelopmental disorder is characterized by significant intellectual impairment?

  1. Autism spectrum disorder

  2. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

  3. Intellectual disability

  4. Specific learning disorder


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Intellectual disability is characterized by significant intellectual impairment, as well as deficits in adaptive functioning.

What is the most common cause of intellectual disability?

  1. Genetic disorders

  2. Chromosomal abnormalities

  3. Prenatal infections

  4. Birth injuries


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Genetic disorders are the most common cause of intellectual disability, accounting for approximately 50% of cases.

Which neurodevelopmental disorder is characterized by difficulties in reading, writing, or mathematics?

  1. Autism spectrum disorder

  2. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

  3. Intellectual disability

  4. Specific learning disorder


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Specific learning disorder is characterized by difficulties in reading, writing, or mathematics, in the absence of intellectual disability.

What is the most common type of specific learning disorder?

  1. Dyslexia

  2. Dyscalculia

  3. Dysgraphia

  4. Dyspraxia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dyslexia is the most common type of specific learning disorder, affecting approximately 10% of children worldwide.

Which neurodevelopmental disorder is characterized by difficulties in motor coordination?

  1. Autism spectrum disorder

  2. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

  3. Intellectual disability

  4. Developmental coordination disorder


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Developmental coordination disorder is characterized by difficulties in motor coordination, such as clumsiness, poor balance, and difficulty with fine motor skills.

What is the most common cause of developmental coordination disorder?

  1. Genetic disorders

  2. Chromosomal abnormalities

  3. Prenatal infections

  4. Birth injuries


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Genetic disorders are the most common cause of developmental coordination disorder, accounting for approximately 50% of cases.

Which neurodevelopmental disorder is characterized by difficulties in social communication and interaction, as well as restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior?

  1. Autism spectrum disorder

  2. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

  3. Intellectual disability

  4. Specific learning disorder


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Autism spectrum disorder is characterized by difficulties in social communication and interaction, as well as restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior.

What is the most common neurodevelopmental disorder?

  1. Autism spectrum disorder

  2. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

  3. Intellectual disability

  4. Specific learning disorder


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is the most common neurodevelopmental disorder, affecting approximately 5% of children worldwide.

Which neurodevelopmental disorder is characterized by significant intellectual impairment?

  1. Autism spectrum disorder

  2. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

  3. Intellectual disability

  4. Specific learning disorder


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Intellectual disability is characterized by significant intellectual impairment, as well as deficits in adaptive functioning.

- Hide questions