NEUROSCIENCE - WEEK 6 TEST Q&A
What are symptoms of autonomic dysreflexia - Answer-Sweating, blurred vision,
pounding headache, blotchy red face
In order to minimize the risk of autonomic dysreflexia: - Answer-keep sheets under
body straight and smooth, avoid clothing or shoes that are too tight, keep catheter
well managed
Common side effects caused by SSRIs - Answer-nausea, diarrhea, constipation
What is the ENS - Answer-independent circuit of ganglionic cells that is loosely
connected to the CNS but can function alone without instruction
Where is the ENS located - Answer-sheaths of tissue that line the esophagus,
stomach, small intestine, and colon
What is the ENS composed of - Answer-network of neurons, neurotransmitters, and
proteins
The CNS and ENS are connected by - Answer-Vagus nerve
Function of the ANS - Answer-controls vegetative functions: temp, digestion, HR,
respiration, metabolism, maintains homeostasis of internal organs, BP, influences
muscle tone through spinal tracts, innervates the internal organs, blood vessels and
glands, regulates secretion from glands
The ANS works in conjunction with? - Answer-CNS
What is the major control center of the ANS - Answer-hypothalamus
Hypothalamus - Answer-regulates temp, thirst, feeding behaviors, and endocrine
functions
RAS - Answer-responsible for arousal, alertness, and wakefulness
RIS - Answer-responsible for calming, slow rocking, deep pressure
Autonomic Dysreflexia - Answer-Overstimulation of the ANS due to loss of
communication between ANS and CNS
Anissa is a ten-year-old with cerebral palsy who is seen in school-based therapy to
address social skills and handwriting. She fears getting up in front of the class
because she is embarrassed of her orthotics. She states that she feels like her "heart
will beat out of her chest."
This fight or flight response to her heightened emotions is due to which central
nervous system structure working with the autonomic nervous system? - Answer-
Limbic Lobe
What are symptoms of autonomic dysreflexia - Answer-Sweating, blurred vision,
pounding headache, blotchy red face
In order to minimize the risk of autonomic dysreflexia: - Answer-keep sheets under
body straight and smooth, avoid clothing or shoes that are too tight, keep catheter
well managed
Common side effects caused by SSRIs - Answer-nausea, diarrhea, constipation
What is the ENS - Answer-independent circuit of ganglionic cells that is loosely
connected to the CNS but can function alone without instruction
Where is the ENS located - Answer-sheaths of tissue that line the esophagus,
stomach, small intestine, and colon
What is the ENS composed of - Answer-network of neurons, neurotransmitters, and
proteins
The CNS and ENS are connected by - Answer-Vagus nerve
Function of the ANS - Answer-controls vegetative functions: temp, digestion, HR,
respiration, metabolism, maintains homeostasis of internal organs, BP, influences
muscle tone through spinal tracts, innervates the internal organs, blood vessels and
glands, regulates secretion from glands
The ANS works in conjunction with? - Answer-CNS
What is the major control center of the ANS - Answer-hypothalamus
Hypothalamus - Answer-regulates temp, thirst, feeding behaviors, and endocrine
functions
RAS - Answer-responsible for arousal, alertness, and wakefulness
RIS - Answer-responsible for calming, slow rocking, deep pressure
Autonomic Dysreflexia - Answer-Overstimulation of the ANS due to loss of
communication between ANS and CNS
Anissa is a ten-year-old with cerebral palsy who is seen in school-based therapy to
address social skills and handwriting. She fears getting up in front of the class
because she is embarrassed of her orthotics. She states that she feels like her "heart
will beat out of her chest."
This fight or flight response to her heightened emotions is due to which central
nervous system structure working with the autonomic nervous system? - Answer-
Limbic Lobe
