of the cerebellum. Unique characteristics of spasticity include increased muscle tone (hypertonicity only)‚ permanent contractures‚ and bone deformities. If an individual is classified as having athetosis‚ the individual has suffered damage to the basal ganglia. Unique characteristics of individuals with athetosis include trouble controlling salivation‚ facial grimacing‚ and a protruding tongue. If an individual is classified as having ataxia‚ the individual has suffered damage to the cerebellum.
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conscious and unconscious muscle synergy and for maintaining balance and posture. Where is the primary defect in Parkinsons disease and Huntingtons? (pg. 453) The basal ganglia system is believed to have a fine-tuning effect on motor movements. Parkinson’s disease and Huntington’s disease are associated with defects of the basal ganglia. What is the function of the CSF? (pg 461) CSF is a clear‚ colorless fluid similar to blood plasma and interstitial fluid. The intracranial and spinal
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Neurophysiology has been a subject of study since as early as 4‚000 B.C. In the early B.C. years‚ most studies were of different natural sedatives like alcohol and poppy plants. In 1700 B.C.‚ the Edwin Smith surgical papyrus was written. This papyrus was crucial in understanding how the ancient Egyptians understood the nervous system. This papyrus looked at different case studies about injuries to different parts of the body‚ most notably the head. Beginning around 460 B.C.‚ Hippocrates began
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The Chemistry of Drugs Delta 9 Tetrahydrocannabinol is the primary psychoactive constituent of Cannibis sativa‚ and is bound to two cannabinoid receptors: CB1 receptors‚ located primarily in the brain‚ and CB2 receptors‚ located primarily in the periphery (Wiley & Martin 2002). A cannabinoid is defined as a substance that has pharmacological properties that resemble those of delta 9 THC i.e. " a drug that binds to CB1 and /or CB2 receptors in vitro and produces a profile of in vivo
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movements called tics. The disorder is named after Dr. Georges Gilles de la Tourette‚ a French neurologist who first discovered the disease in 1885. Tourette’s is an inherited disorder‚ and it’s believed that it is closely linked to damage of the basal ganglia or the brain. The tics are classified as simple or complex. Simple tics are sudden‚ brief‚ repetitive movements. Things like blinking‚ shoulder shrugging‚ and head jerking. Complex tics are distinct‚ coordinated patterns of movements involving
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Mary Deming PSY 365 4/20/12 Empathy and Pro-social Behavior. In the article‚ “Empathy and Pro-Social Behavior in Rats‚” Inbal Ben-Ami Bartal‚ Jean Decety‚ and Peggy Mason conclude the experiment and findings of their study about whether rats exude pro-social behavior due to empathy. Housing pairs of rats for 2 weeks‚ one pair of rats was trapped in a container that could only be opened from the outside. In an unfamiliar situation‚ unlocking the cage to liberate the caged rat requires
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a Friday night. You have just left Dairy Queen™ with a huge Blizzard®. Please be able to explain: Seven parts of the brain that you are using. The functions of the structures you listed. Neurotransmitters you are using and their function(s). Basal Ganglia – Driving (planning and indicating movement) Hippo Campus – Remembering where the movies are and friends. (Remember place‚ relationships and events) Hypothalamus – With a blizzard‚ still thirsty/hungry (Regulates body vitals) Cerebellum
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Dr Donna Harrison dictating Diagnostic Imaging Report Patient : Putul Barua ID 135799 Room No. CCU4 X-ray 10-0460 Referring Physician: Simon Williams‚ MD from pulmonology. Reason for exam is hemoptysis Date of exam is 01/10 Procedure: Ct scan of chest without contrast Findings: Ct scan of the chest was performed in 7 mm axial sections with no intrrveous contrast enhancement. Comparison is made to previous ct scans made during his admission last year. There is interval resolution of
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effective lessons for a literacy learner who is struggling with reading and writing takes much effort and appropriate resources. Throughout the Literacy Development course‚ I have gained much insight and resources that have become valuable tools in addressing students’ literacy needs. Each week‚ I conducted lessons and activities that targeted the needs of many students‚ but my initial focus on was on one particular student. His individual reading level‚ spelling development‚ and writing abilities were analyzed
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Parkinson’s is a degenerative disorder of the nervous system affecting the motor system. The brain has a degeneration of basal ganglia and a lack of dopamine. A person with Parkinson’s experiences different kinds of symptoms like: Tremors‚ bradykinesia‚ pore posture‚ loss of balance‚ stiffness and hallucinations or delusions. Scientist are still unsure how Parkinson’s develops. There are a variety of medications that help with the effects of the disease. The medications increase the amount of dopamine
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