🧠 Auditory Pathway and Lesion Sites in the Brainstem
Explore the auditory pathway and understand how brainstem lesions affect hearing. Learn the roles of cochlear nuclei, superior olivary complex, inferior colliculus, and more with a labeled diagram.
👣 Babinski Reflex & Infant Reflexes: What Nurses Must Know for the NCLEX
Learn the Babinski and other primitive reflexes tested on the NCLEX. Includes onset, integration age, and assessment cues using a KOTC-style breakdown.
Babinski Reflex for the MCAT: Understanding Plantar Responses
Learn what the Babinski reflex reveals about nervous system integrity. King of the Curve’s visual helps simplify this high-yield MCAT neuro concept with clinical relevance.
Understanding the Brain’s Fear Circuit in Anxiety: A Must-Know for MCAT Success
Anxiety isn’t just a mental health challenge—it’s also a high-yield topic for the MCAT. Understanding the neuroscience behind fear circuits can help you tackle exam questions and manage pre-test stress. In this blog, we’ll break down the brain’s fear response using King of the Curve’s (KOTC) exclusive visual guide, connecting key concepts to MCAT prep.