Assessment Of Neurologic Function Flashcards
A neurotransmitter that helps control mood and sleep.
Serotonin
Parkinson disease is caused by an imbalance in the neurotransmitter known as
Dopamine
A person’s personality and judgment are controlled by the area of the brain known as the
Frontal Lobe
The lobe of the cerebral cortex that is responsible for the understanding of language and music is the
Temporal Lobe
Voluntary muscle control is governed by a vertical band of “motor cortex” located in the
Frontal Lobe
The sleep-wake cycle regulator and the site of hunger center is known as the
Hypothalamus
The “master gland” is also known as the
Pituitary gland
The major receiving and communication center for afferent sensory nerves is the
Thalamus
The normal adult produces about how many mL of cerebrospinal fluid daily from the ventricles?
150 mL
The preganglionic fibers pf the sympathetic neurons are located in the segments of the spinal cord identified as C__ to L__
C8 to L3
The parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system yields impulses that are mediated by the secretion of
Acetylcholine
The dominant neurotransmitter in parasympathetic nervous system functions.
Acetylcholine
The brain center responsible for balancing and coordination is the
Cerebellum
This barrier is formed by the endothelial cels of the brain’s capillaries, which form continuous tight junctions, creating a barrier o macromolecules and many compounds.
Blood brain barrier
It regulates the activities of the internal organs such as the heart, lungs, blood vessels, digestive organs, and glands.
Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)
It is largely the responsibility of the autonomic nervous system.
Maintenance and restoration of internal homeostasis
It is the principle signs of lower motor neuron disease.
Flaccid paralysis
Atrophy of the affected muscles.
The clinical manifestations when there is destruction or dysfunction in the basal ganglia
Destruction or dysfunction of the basal ganglia leads not to paralysis but to:
- Muscle rigidity
- Disturbances of posture
- Difficulty initiating or changing movement.
A neurotransmitter responsible for the muscle and nerve inhibitory transmission
Gamma-aminobutyric acid
A neurotransmitter responsible for the inhibition of pain transmission; Excitatory.
Enkephalin
A neurotransmitter responsible for the excitatory response, mostly affecting moods.
Norepinephrine
A neurotransmitter responsible for affecting behavior, attention, and fine movement.
Dopamine