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CEA nervous system and brain anatomy
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The patient presents with a recent diagnosis of apraxia. What is

apraxia?




The inability to carry out a skilled movement despite having the

physical ability to do so


The inability to speak without slurring words related to parietal lobe

damage


Lack of insight that one has a disability related to a previous CVA


Gait abnormality secondary to cerebral degeneration


Ans: With apraxia, one cannot carry out a skilled movement despite the

fact that one retains the physical ability to do so. This is may occur with

damage to the Parietal lobe.

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Layla checks on her curling iron to ensure it has been shut off

upwards of 8 times per day. Layla suffers from obsessive thinking.

Layla likely has an overly active what?


Hypothalamus


Nucleus Accumbens


Cerebellum


Caudate Nucleus


Ans: The Caudate Nucleus is thought to be dysfunctional in persons with

OCD




Which of the following neurotransmitters exert inhibition over

neuronal function?


Acetylocholine


Gamma-aminobenzoic acid (GABA)


Cannabinoids


Dopamine

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Ans: Gamma-aminobenzoic acid (GABA)




Which region of the brain is associated with sensory integration,

spatial awareness, and conscious awareness of the opposite side of

the body?


Parietal lobe


Wernicke's area


Occipital lobe


Broca's area


Ans: Parietal lobe




Which cerebral lobe houses the receptive area for touch and spatial

orientation?


Parietal Lobe


Occipital lobe


The Temporal Lobe