NUR 612 (PATHO) Neuro, VC #2 Questions with CORRECT Answers (Grade A+)
Question 1:
coordinated, involuntary movements that are initiated by a stimulus to the peripheral receptors
Answer:
spinal reflexes
Question 2:
What is proprioception?
Answer:
sense of body position and movement
Question 3:
what brain part affects proprioception?
Answer:
cerebellum
Question 4:
connection between a motor neuron and skeletal muscle is called?
Answer:
neuromuscular junction
Question 5:
neuromuscular junctions are comprised of:
Answer:
axons of motor neurons and end plate of muscle membrane
Question 6:
what neurotransmitter is required for muscle contraction?
Answer:
acetylcholine
Question 7:
an example of a neuromuscular blocking drug causing paralysis is:
, Answer:
vecuronium
Question 8:
primary inhibitory (relaxing) neurotransmitter
Answer:
GABA
Question 9:
motor system in motor cortex, provides delicate muscle control:
Answer:
pyramidal muscle system
Question 10:
motor system in basal ganglia, provides crude, supportive movements:
Answer:
extrapyramidal muscle system
Question 11:
inability to extend arms, increased muscle tone, hyperactive reflexes (spasticity):
Answer:
upper motor neuron lesions
Question 12:
decreased muscle tone, decreased reflexes, decreased resistance, weakness in limbs
Answer:
lower motor neuron lesions
Question 13:
example of a lower motor neuron lesion disorder causes weakness and muscle atrophy, autosomal
recessive!!
Answer:
spinal muscular atrophy
Question 1:
coordinated, involuntary movements that are initiated by a stimulus to the peripheral receptors
Answer:
spinal reflexes
Question 2:
What is proprioception?
Answer:
sense of body position and movement
Question 3:
what brain part affects proprioception?
Answer:
cerebellum
Question 4:
connection between a motor neuron and skeletal muscle is called?
Answer:
neuromuscular junction
Question 5:
neuromuscular junctions are comprised of:
Answer:
axons of motor neurons and end plate of muscle membrane
Question 6:
what neurotransmitter is required for muscle contraction?
Answer:
acetylcholine
Question 7:
an example of a neuromuscular blocking drug causing paralysis is:
, Answer:
vecuronium
Question 8:
primary inhibitory (relaxing) neurotransmitter
Answer:
GABA
Question 9:
motor system in motor cortex, provides delicate muscle control:
Answer:
pyramidal muscle system
Question 10:
motor system in basal ganglia, provides crude, supportive movements:
Answer:
extrapyramidal muscle system
Question 11:
inability to extend arms, increased muscle tone, hyperactive reflexes (spasticity):
Answer:
upper motor neuron lesions
Question 12:
decreased muscle tone, decreased reflexes, decreased resistance, weakness in limbs
Answer:
lower motor neuron lesions
Question 13:
example of a lower motor neuron lesion disorder causes weakness and muscle atrophy, autosomal
recessive!!
Answer:
spinal muscular atrophy
