Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease and Ataxia are motor dysfunctions. Describe and explain the hallmarks/symptoms and the affected brain regions /neurons affected per each disorder.

Q: Explain how hypotonia may result from lower motor neuron disease?

A: When the lower motor neurons are damaged that results in paralysis when the movement is lost and the…

Q: Discuss brain

A: The component of the central nervous system that lies in the head region of the body, inside the…

Q: What is Parkinson's disease?

A: Introduction In this question we will discuss about the Parkinson's disease.

Q: Injury to the extrapyramidal motor system does not cause paralysis of voluntary movement and gene…

A: The system of basal ganglia, sometimes categorized by the less precise term extrapyramidal system,…

Q: Describe four (4) potential complications that may occur as a result of impaired mobility.

A: Impairment of mobility is the disability or limitation in both independent and voluntary movements…

Q: List some effects of aging on autonomic functions.

A: The nervous system is the part of an individual that coordinates its behaviour and transmits signals…

Q: Mark the following statements on the role of the brain in movement as true or false. If a statement…

A: In the body, the central organ of the human nervous system is found to be the human brain that plays…

Q: Motor defects that result from an internal capsular lesion include :-a- Paralysis of all skeletal…

A: A brain lesion is an area of injury or disease within the brain. They can range from small to large…

Q: Primary conn's syndrome explain

A: Adrenal gland are paired gland which are present above the kidney and synthesize important hormones…

Q: Right upper and lower facial weakness signifies right upper motor neuron damage.. TRUE OR FALSE

A: Facial palsy refers to the weakness observed in the facial muscles of an individual. It occurs…

Q: Explain what functional neurologic disorder means. What are some of the challenges that health care…

A: Functional neurologic disorders is a set of disorders charavterised by neurological disorders like…

Q: Define the term deep brain stimulation?

A: A disease is a state of unhealthiness of the physical body, mind and social interaction. A disease…

Q: Explain the neurodegenerative disease ? Explain the cause of neurodegenerative disease ?

A: Nerve cells are the basic components of the nervous system that function to mediate the…

Q: Define the term primary motor cortex?

A: The fore brain consists of the largest and most complex part of the human brain, cerebrum. Cerebrum…

Q: When using functional neuroanatomy to make a neurologocal diagnosis , what is the first question you…

A: Functional neuroanatomy is the study of the functional connections in the brain and spinal cord,…

Q: Define the term supplementary motor cortex?

A: The nervous framework is an exceptionally intricate piece of a creature that arranges its activities…

Q: Place the following steps in order for motor control.1. Upper motor neurons stimulate lower motor…

A: The control and coordination of the body are carried out by the nervous and hormonal systems. The…

Q: causes the movement of Parkinson's Disease

A: Parkinson's disease is a genetic neurological disorder that can cause tremors, stiffness, and…

Q: match the condition or disorder that may mimic dementia with symptons or response

A: Dementia is characterized by impairment of intellect, personality, and memory without loss of…

Q: Tara was rushed to the hospital after an injury on the uneven bars during gymnastics practice.…

A: Spinal cord injury is caused due to damage to any part of the spinal cord or nerves at the end of…

Q: What are neuropsychiatric disorders ? Explain the cause of this ?

A: The neuropsychiatric disorder is a broad medical term that encompasses a wide range of medical…

Q: What types of sensory deficits could be produced by damage to the right spinothalamic tract?

A: Damage to the right spinothalamic tract could result in loss of pain,thermal sensation, tickle and…

Q: Identify potential neural factors in the periphery that may be linked to fatigue.

A: Fatigue: The fatigue is the term that refers to an inability to perform a muscle contraction after…

Q: Explain why a herniated disc can cause nerve pain (neuralgia)?

A: In the vertebrae in our spine the rubbery disk is present. it consists of a soft centre (nucleus)…

Q: Why is the change in motor learning and motor control across the life span important?

A: Change in motor learning and motor control across the lifespan is important because strategies that…

Q: njury to the extra pyramidal motor system does not cause paralysis of voluntary movement and general…

A: Extrapyramidal symptoms, also known as medicine-induced disorders of the motion of the human body.…

Q: Describe Parkinson’s Disease

A: Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disease.  It commonly occurs in the old age more then 50…

Q: Define the term hypnic myoclonia?

A: There different stages of sleep like light sleep, deep sleep, REM stage, and non-REM stage. There…

Q: List and describe 2 specific motor dysfunctions caused by injury to the basal ganglia. Then, do the…

A: In general terms, Motor dysfunction could be a complicated interaction of brain injury location,…

Q: Why is Parkinson's disease a movement disorder?

A: Disease is the state of body when it can't perform it's normal function of the body in proper way.

Q: Which lobe helps you decide the answer to the exam question and contains the primary motor cortex?

A: The frontal lobe Is helping in deciding the answer to the question and contains the primary motor…

Q: Why are upper motor neuron lesions characterized by "spastic paralysis"?

A: Spasticity in spastic paralysis may occur due to the damage of upper motor neurons caused by the…

Q: Explain the descending pathway from the brain where Mr. D decides to move his right leg to the…

A: The descending pathway is how motor impulses are sent from the brain to lower motor neurons, which…

Q: If brain abnormalities do not continue to grow worse over time, what is the implication for the…

A: Brain abnormalities is any malfunction and damage of the nervous system and brain due to illness,…

Q: . Explain the indications of a hypoactive reflex versus those of a hyperactive reflex.

A: Any stimulus can initiate a reflex which refers to a rapid response in which few neurons are…

Q: Describe the changes in cognitive functioning throughout adulthood. Please provide examples such as…

A: \                         COGNITIVE FUNCTION- Cognitive function is a broad term that encompasses…

Q: Hypertonia of UMN lesions is characterized by :-a- increased inhibitory discharge from the premotor…

A: UMN -upper motor neuron signs, the symptoms include muscle weakness, spasticity, hyperreflexia, and…

Q: how the damage done to the brain in Parkinson’s creates the motor symptoms of the disease. You can…

A: Parkinsonism is a chronic degenerative disease of neurons of basal ganglia which are specially used…

Q: What structures are involved in alterations of complex motor performance?

A: Motor functions: anything that happens when motor neurons are stimulated, includes glandular action,…

Q: Why are upper motor neuron lesions characterized by“spastic paralysis”?

A: The upper motor nerve cell is the motor framework that is limited to the central sensory system…

Q: What is Huntington's disease

A: When an embryo forms there will be an exchange of genetic information between the parent DNAs. Any…