Nervous System Disorders

Question 1

reticular activating system (RAS)

Answer 1

response system to stimuli

Question 2

autonomic nervous system (ANS)

Answer 2

maintains cerebral homeostasis and regulates and coordinates the body’s vital functions - blood pressure, temperature regulation, respiration, and metabolism / can be affected by emotional influences - blushing, palpitations, clammy hands, dry mouth

Question 3

peripheral nervous system disorders

Answer 3

malfunction or damage of the peripheral nerves; can affect muscle activity, sensation, reflexes, or internal organ function

Question 4

mononeuropathy

Answer 4

disorders that involve a single nerve / caused by localized conditions - trauma, compression, infections

Question 5

polyneuropathy

Answer 5

disorders that involve multiple nerves / characterized by demyelination or degeneration of peripheral nerves / leads to sensory, motor, or mixed sensorimotor deficits

Question 6

Guillan-Barre’

Answer 6

example of polyneuropathy / characterized by rapidly worsening muscle weakness of the limbs that may lead to paralysis

Question 7

Diabetes

Answer 7

major causes of peripheral neuropathy / may affect distal nerves of the hands and feet

Question 8

ANS disorders

Answer 8

frequently result of another condition / most conditions that affect the integrity of an individual are accompanied by some changes in autonomic nervous system functioning