Motor Cortex Dysfunctions

Question 1

What happened to the monkeys when their motor cortex was removed?
(4)

Answer 1

CAN'T PEEL BANANA
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COULD NOT LEARN NEW MOTOR SKILLS
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LESS VOCALIZATIONS
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HYPOTONIC, CLUMSY

Question 2

Will a pre-programmed motor cortex still work?

Answer 2

YES

Question 3

Name the 4 MOST impaired functions regarding motor cortex dysfunctions?

Answer 3

LEARNING NEW MOTOR SKILLS
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MOTOR ACTIVITIES REQUIRING NEW VOLUNTARY INITIATION (from thought)
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SPEECH RELATED MOTOR FUNCTIONS
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FINE MOTOR SKILLS ACTIVITIES

Question 4

Motor cortex dysfunctions will affect larger, more ___________ motor activities.

Answer 4

COMPLEX

Question 5

Motor cortex dysfunctions involve some degree of slowness in getting motor communication to where?

Answer 5

MUSCLES

Question 6

Based on the amount of motor cortex damage, what can happen in varying degrees regarding tone?

Answer 6

GENERALIZED HYPOTONIA

less systemic tone

Question 7

Motor cortex has _____________ circulation, and therefore damage presents obviously.

Answer 7

COLLATERAL