1. Brainstem- It begins where the spinal cord swells after entering the skull. It regulates all automatic survival roles‚ such as breathing and heartbeats. 2. Thalamus- The thalamus is the uppermost part of the brainstem. It directs information to the sensory cortex and provides feedback to the cerebellum and medulla. 3. Medulla- The foundation of the brainstem. It manages heartbeat and breathing. 4. Reticular formation- The nerve region travelling through the brainstem and thalamus. The network
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is sometimes called flaccidity. Conditions that affect the brain and spinal cord result in upper motor neurone paralysis. Some common examples are stroke‚ tumours‚ cerebral palsy‚ multiple sclerosis‚ spina bifida‚ and severe trauma or injury to the head‚ neck or back. Damage to the right side of the brain causes paralysis of the left side of the body and vice versa. When upper motor neurone damage occurs in the spinal cord it tends to involve both sides of the body. Lower motor neurone damage
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the vertebrae which come from the Latin word “to turn”. The Spine which is also known as the vertebra supports our weight‚ holds us in a vertical position and supports our body movements. The vertebra plays an important function by protecting the spinal cord and nerves as they connect to all the other parts of the human body. There are four separate curves in a normal spine. Each curve contains a separate set of vertebrae. Located in the very top of the spine are called the cervical vertebrae. The
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brought attention to the disease after he was diagnosed with it. ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the spinal cord and brain. The nerves that carry feelings of pressure‚ pain‚ hot‚ cold or even being tickled are not damaged by the disease. However in some people the
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Module 08 Case Study: CNS Movement Disorders Part I—"Harry" Questions 1. What condition or conditions (disease/diseases) could Harry have as described in this case? Which one would be your primary diagnosis? In a very general explanation‚ describe this condition/disease. (1 point) Harry suffers from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis‚ also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. This disease affects a person’s motor neurons affecting voluntary motor control by damaging both the upper motor neuron and lower
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longer period because they bear more weight and are not as precise‚ have large motor units. Muscle fibers are not clustered together in one spot‚ but are spread throughout the entire muscle. This is why when stimulated‚ the whole muscle contracts. Spinal reflects at rest cause one motor unit to activate‚ and then another does‚ which causes a slight tension in the whole muscle. This is so the muscle is ready to act and stays healthy. The more fit someone is‚ the more low levels of contracting they
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to clamp and cut the umbilical cord almost immediately after the infant is born. As many people know‚ cutting the cord is a historic event in a baby and the mother’s life. For about nine months‚ the fetus developing in the uterus is attached to its mother by a cord known as the umbilical cord. The umbilical cord is a flexible cord attaching from the mothers placenta to the infants umbilicus providing nutrients and oxygen to the infant. Moments after birth‚ that cord is severed with the help of medical
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low hairline and the ability of the neck to move is limited or none. Some symptoms include: Scoliosis‚ which is a side-to-side curve of the spine‚ which is abnormal. The spine sometimes appears as a “C” or an “S”. Spina bifida is when the spinal canal and the back bone do not close completely during birth. Cleft Palate‚ which is a hole in the roof of the mouth Respiratory problems Heart malformations Short stature The actual prevalence of Klippel-Feil syndrome is unknown
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and development (Hamilton‚ 1998). Inside the uterus‚ the fetus grows into a tiny being capable of survival through the help of the mother. The fetus is fully dependent on the mother’s circulation for oxygen supply and nutrients through the umbilical cord. It is inside the womb that the body receives warmth and protection from the dangers of the outside world. Birth‚ according to Maslow (1998)‚ is associated with most drastic changes that ever befall a human being. In extra uterine life‚ all functions
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conducted that has however‚ lead some scientist to believe that it could be linked to genetics‚ chemical imbalances‚ disorganized immune response‚ or even mishandling of proteins. ALS affects homeostasis by causing motor neurons that are found in the spinal cord and brain to start to degenerate and die off. This causes signals to the muscles to "turn off" and the muscles become un-operable causing weakening which results in the muscle wasting away. It will eventually lead to the in-operation of the involuntary
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