Sensory-Motor Functions Flashcards
Sensory disorders may be manifested in which way: a. Overstimulated b. Understimulated c. Sensation seeking d. Any or all of the above
Answer: a. Overstimulated b. Understimulated c. Sensation seeking
Fibers from the nasal retinas cross over to the ispilateral side at what brain structure? a. Optic chiasm b. Thalamus c. Pons d. Medulla
Answer: Optic chiasm
The primary auditory cortex is located in the: a. Inferior part of the parietal lobe. b. Superior part of the parietal lobe. c. Superior part of the temporal lobe. d. Inferior part of the temporal lobe.
Answer: - Superior part of the temporal lobe.
The pathway for pain and temperature sense is called the: a. Dorsal column-medial lemniscal system b. Anterolateral system c. Ventral stream d. Dorsal stream
Answer: Anterolateral system
The pathway for touch, proprioception, and movement is called the: a. Dorsal column-medial lemniscal system b. Anterolateral system c. Ventral stream d. Dorsal stream
Answer: Dorsal column-medial lemniscal system
This DSM diagnosis is characterized by marked delays in reaching developmental motor milestones (e.g., crawling, walking, sitting), difficulty mastering gross motor tasks (e.g., catching a ball), difficulty with fine motor coordination (e.g., handwriting), and being poor at sports. What is this disorder? a. Tactile Defensiveness Disorder b. Sensory Processing Disorder c. Cerebral Palsy d. Developmental Coordination Disorder
Answer: Developmental Coordination Disorder
This part of the brain is involved in planning complex movements and in coordinating movements involving both hands. a. Primary motor cortex b. Supplemental motor cortex c. Premotor cortex d. Posterior parietal cortex
Answer: - Supplemental motor cortex
Damage to the cerebellum can cause what types of dysfunction? a. Ataxia b. Dysarthia c. Hypotonia d. Any or all of the above
Answer: - a. Ataxia b. Dysarthia c. Hypotonia
A child with damage to this part of the brain will accelerate a hand position beyond what is normal when reaching for an object. What part of the brain is damaged in this case? a. Basal ganglia b. Premotor cortex c. Cerebellum d. Primary motor cortex
Answer: Cerebellum
What is an umbrella term used to cover a variety of neurological disabilities that interfere with the normal ability to use sensory information to function smoothly in daily life? a. Tactile Defensiveness Disorder b. Sensory Processing Disorder c. Cerebral Palsy d. Developmental Coordination Disorder
Answer: Sensory Processing Disorder
