Differentiate between spastic and flaccid paralysis.

Q: Define the types of paralysis and explain the basis for their differences?

A: Paralysis is a complete or one-sided loss of function significantly when affecting the motion or…

Q: Distinguish between anencephaly and spina bifida

A: The objective of this question is to differentiate between two types of neural tube defects:…

Q: Differentiate a partial seizure from a general seizure andgive an example of each.

A: Seizures are related to abnormal electrical discharge in the brain. Seizures are episodes of…

Q: Describe how the loss of motor control differs between flaccid and spastic paralysis

A: Paralysis is a loss of muscle weakness or loss of muscle function in some part of the body. The…

Q: Describe the mechanism, spinal cord segments, named terminal branches, and the motor and sensory…

A: The brachial plexus is a network of nerves that originate from the spinal cord segments C5-T1, which…

Q: State the causes of pain.

A: Pain is defined as an unpleasant or uncomfortable sensation in the body that fike a sharp stab or…

Q: Give reason why injury to medulla oblongata results in death.

A: The medulla oblongata have control center for cardiovascular and respiratory system. It regulates…

Q: Describe the effects on motor function of damage to thelateral surface of the frontal lobe.

A: The frontal lobe, i.e., the front part of the brain, is the most anterior part of the brain. It…

Q: Explain what causes glaucoma.

A: The optic nerve is situated in the back of the eye and It is also known as the second cranial nerve…

Q: Define flaccid paralysis in detail according to side of injury, number of limbs affected, and the…

A: Muscles are important in performing day-to-day activities and the role of muscles in the movement of…

Q: Identify a passive tissue that could be exposed to continued plastic stress (deformation). Explain…

A: Passive tissues are those that suffer muscle contraction when they are not stimulated to stretch but…

Q: Explain the clinical significance of referred pain.

A: Referred pain Usually relates to pain that originates from the viscera and is felt at a different…

Q: explain spinal damage in terms of the function of the autonomic nervous system

A: ANS stands for Autonomic Nervous system is responsible for the regulation of physiological processes…

Q: Explain the term Otitis Media ?

A: The term disease is made up of two terms - 'dis' and 'ease'. Dis means absence and ease means…

Q: Explain why visceral sensations are more difficult to localize thansomatic sensations.

A: Visceral sensations are those sensations that arise from the viscera that includes bloating,…

Q: State whether following actions are voluntary action, simple reflex or conditioned reflex: Blinking,…

A: The nervous system is a highly complex part of animal that coordinates its action and sensory…

Q: Alzheimer Correct mechanism  Faulty mechanism (ligand, receptor, or response)

A: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive dementia that affects both cognition and behavior. The…

Q: Define “telangiectasia” in your own words.

A: Telangiectasia is a skin disease in which the tiny blood vessels form a threadlike red color pattern…

Q: What cells are most active in paralysis? And how does physical therapy help

A: Paralysis It affects the functioning ability of a muscle or group of muscles due to various…

Q: Define zona fasciculata

A: The adrenal glands are endocrine glands that contain adrenaline and the steroids aldosterone and…

Q: Ipsilateral lower facial paralysis

A: The lower motor neuron starts from the spinal cord and goes on to nerve fibers and glands throughout…

Q: Upper motor neuron lesions are related to spastic paralysis. True/False

A: Spastic paralysis is a type of paralysis in which muscle movement is disabled. Spastic paralysis is…

Q: Identify and describe the characteristics of sensory and motorpathways in the spinal cord.

A: The neural pathway is the process of the transmission of nerve impulses from one neuron to the next…

Q: Describe the mechanism, spinal cord segments, named terminal branches, and the motor and sensory…

A: The brachial plexus is a complex network of nerves that originates from the spinal cord segments C5…

Q: Define chronic pain

A: The brain is the controller of all organs. It guides other organs to be in a normal state. If any…

Q: Where is CSF usually obtained for examination and explain why.

A: Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is a clear, colourless bodily fluid found in the tissue that surrounds all…

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: Define falx cerebelli

A: The term falx cerebelli derived from Latin words: falx which means "curved blade" and cerebellum…

Q: Define dorsiflexion

A: The primary function of a muscle is transformation of chemical energy into mechanical energy to…