COMSAE 111_26Qs. Newest 2026-
2027. Questions & Correct Answers.
Graded A
Anterior Cerebral Artery (ACA) - ANSContralateral Loss of LEG sensation
and movement
Anterior inferior cerebellar artery (AICA) - Lateral Pontine Syndrome -
ANSParalysis of face (LMN lesion vs UMN lesion in cortical stroke),dec.
lacrimation, dec. salivation, dec. taste from anterior 2⁄3 of tongue.
Vomiting, vertigo, nystagmus dec. pain and temperature sensation from
contralateral body,
ipsilateral face.Ipsilateral Horner syndrome. Ipsilateral ataxia, dysmetria.
Ipsilateral sensorineural deafness, vertigo.
Anterior Spinal Artery (ASA) = Medial Medullary Syndrome -
ANSContralateral paralysis—upper and lower limbs.
dec. contralateral proprioception (medial leminiscus) Ipsilateral hypoglossal
dysfunction
(tongue deviates ipsilaterally)
Ants Love M&Ms
Broca's aphasia - ANSINFERIOR frontal gyrus of frontal lobe
1
, agitated patient d/t inability to form words/sentences
Circle of Willis and Stroke Sx (Rule of 4s) -
ANShttps://step1.medbullets.com/neurology/113022/circle-of-willis?
section=bullets
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BftS-3EIRI
CNIX - Glossopharyngeal - ANSSensory = Sensation AND Taste to Post.
1/3 of Tongue
Motor = Swallowing
CNV - Trigeminal - ANSSensory = sensation to Ant. 2/3 of tongue, facial
sensation
Motor = muscles of mastication
CNVII - Facial - ANSSensory = TASTE to Ant. 2/3 of tongue
Motor = Facial expressions, lacrimation, salivation
CNX - Vagus - ANSSensory = Taste at the Epiglottis
Motor = Swallowing, Talking, Coughing
CNXII - Hypoglossal - ANSMotor = tongue movement
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2027. Questions & Correct Answers.
Graded A
Anterior Cerebral Artery (ACA) - ANSContralateral Loss of LEG sensation
and movement
Anterior inferior cerebellar artery (AICA) - Lateral Pontine Syndrome -
ANSParalysis of face (LMN lesion vs UMN lesion in cortical stroke),dec.
lacrimation, dec. salivation, dec. taste from anterior 2⁄3 of tongue.
Vomiting, vertigo, nystagmus dec. pain and temperature sensation from
contralateral body,
ipsilateral face.Ipsilateral Horner syndrome. Ipsilateral ataxia, dysmetria.
Ipsilateral sensorineural deafness, vertigo.
Anterior Spinal Artery (ASA) = Medial Medullary Syndrome -
ANSContralateral paralysis—upper and lower limbs.
dec. contralateral proprioception (medial leminiscus) Ipsilateral hypoglossal
dysfunction
(tongue deviates ipsilaterally)
Ants Love M&Ms
Broca's aphasia - ANSINFERIOR frontal gyrus of frontal lobe
1
, agitated patient d/t inability to form words/sentences
Circle of Willis and Stroke Sx (Rule of 4s) -
ANShttps://step1.medbullets.com/neurology/113022/circle-of-willis?
section=bullets
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BftS-3EIRI
CNIX - Glossopharyngeal - ANSSensory = Sensation AND Taste to Post.
1/3 of Tongue
Motor = Swallowing
CNV - Trigeminal - ANSSensory = sensation to Ant. 2/3 of tongue, facial
sensation
Motor = muscles of mastication
CNVII - Facial - ANSSensory = TASTE to Ant. 2/3 of tongue
Motor = Facial expressions, lacrimation, salivation
CNX - Vagus - ANSSensory = Taste at the Epiglottis
Motor = Swallowing, Talking, Coughing
CNXII - Hypoglossal - ANSMotor = tongue movement
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