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Which division of the nervous system is primarily responsible for regulating involuntary functions such as heart rate and digestion?
Which division of the nervous system is primarily responsible for regulating involuntary functions such as heart rate and digestion?
- Peripheral nervous system
- Central nervous system
- Autonomic nervous system (correct)
- Somatic nervous system
A decrease in brain volume is a normal physiological change associated with aging.
A decrease in brain volume is a normal physiological change associated with aging.
True (A)
What is one common clinical manifestation of neurological dysfunction related to motor control?
What is one common clinical manifestation of neurological dysfunction related to motor control?
Muscle weakness
Which diagnostic test is most commonly used to visualize the brain and detect structural abnormalities such as tumors or hemorrhages?
Which diagnostic test is most commonly used to visualize the brain and detect structural abnormalities such as tumors or hemorrhages?
Assessing an infant's ability to reach for and grasp objects evaluates their ______ motor skills.
Assessing an infant's ability to reach for and grasp objects evaluates their ______ motor skills.
Which of the following is considered a normal neurologic assessment finding in a healthy newborn?
Which of the following is considered a normal neurologic assessment finding in a healthy newborn?
Loss of sensation in the feet is a normal age-related change in the nervous system.
Loss of sensation in the feet is a normal age-related change in the nervous system.
Name one diagnostic test used to assess nerve and muscle function by measuring the electrical activity in muscles.
Name one diagnostic test used to assess nerve and muscle function by measuring the electrical activity in muscles.
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for processing sensory information and initiating voluntary movements?
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for processing sensory information and initiating voluntary movements?
Match the following neurological terms with their descriptions:
Match the following neurological terms with their descriptions:
Flashcards
Nervous System Function
Nervous System Function
Controls most body functions; divided into central and peripheral systems.
Central Nervous System (CNS)
Central Nervous System (CNS)
Brain and spinal cord; integrates and controls the body.
Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
Nerves outside the CNS; connects CNS to limbs and organs.
Aging's Impact on Nervous System
Aging's Impact on Nervous System
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Neurological Dysfunction Signs
Neurological Dysfunction Signs
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Neurological Diagnostic Tests
Neurological Diagnostic Tests
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Motor Skill Assessment in Children
Motor Skill Assessment in Children
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Neurologic Assessment Findings
Neurologic Assessment Findings
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Study Notes
- The nervous system has major divisions with differentiated functions.
- Aging causes common physiological changes affecting the nervous system.
- Neurological dysfunction presents common clinical manifestations.
- Basic diagnostic tests are used in treating patients with neurological dysfunction.
- Assessing motor skills in infants and young children follows a specific process.
- Neurologic assessment findings, both normal and abnormal, are related to development.
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