Q: Explain how hypotonia may result from lower motor neuron disease?
A: When the lower motor neurons are damaged that results in paralysis when the movement is lost and the…
Q: Describe the difference between a sensory neuron and a motor neuron.
A: A neuron is the fundamental unit of the nervous system which consists of the brain, spinal cord, and…
Q: Differentiate between Thalamus and Hypothalamus.
A: Human brain is the largest and most complex organ which serves as a centre of nervous system. It is…
Q: Interneurons can act as “switches” that enable a movement to be turned on or off under the command…
A: Neurons are responsible for communication between different parts of the body. It is studied under…
Q: Define the terms reflex and spinal reflex and identify the components of a reflex arc.
A: Note- Since you have asked multiple questions, we will solve the first question for you. If you want…
Q: What neurotransmitter do motor neurones release
A: Biochemistry is a branch of science that deals with the study of chemical processes related to the…
Q: State the functions of association neurons.
A: The neurons are regarded as the structural and functional units of the nervous system. They are…
Q: Define reflex and explain how reflexes differ from other motor actions.
A: An involuntary action:It is an action that takes place without the sensible choice of an organism.…
Q: Define the term primary motor cortex?
A: The fore brain consists of the largest and most complex part of the human brain, cerebrum. Cerebrum…
Q: List the inputs that can converge on the interneurons active in local motor control?
A: In the human nervous system, the local motor control tends to receive direct input from sensory…
Q: Contrast the two major types of descending motor pathways interms of structure and function?
A: The motor neurons are those neurons that take the message (response to the stimulus) from the brain…
Q: Discuss the mechanism of Reflex action?
A: Reflex action refers to a spontaneous response to stimulus which occurs within fraction of seconds.…
Q: Give an anatomical explanation of why a stroke in the right cerebral hemisphere can paralyze the…
A: Introduction: Stroke is a condition in which the supply of blood to the body part such as the brain…
Q: What is Local Control of Motor Neurons?
A: A motor neuron is a type of neuron which has the cell body located in the motor cortex, spinal cord…
Q: Describe motor control in terms of the conceptual motor control hierarchy. Use the following terms:…
A: The axon terminals of the many neurons junction on a motor neuron at intervals in the brain stem or…
Q: How is the information determined by the motor program?
A: Answer: Introduction: Motor Programme means a sequence of procedures ordered into the accurate…
Q: Show the Comparison of Somatic Motor and Autonomic Motor Pathways ?
A: The nervous system is the system of the body that controls and coordinates all the activities of the…
Q: Are interneurons important elements of the local level of the motor control hierarchy? Explain how?
A: Interneurons are connector neurons that connect the two regions of the brain. They facilitate the…
Q: .Where is the primary motor cortex found?
A: The fore brain consists of the largest and most complex part of the human brain, cerebrum. Cerebrum…
Q: Compare Noncholinergic, Nonadrenergic, Autonomic Neurons?
A: neuron- they have ability to respond to the stimulus and and convert it into the action potential.
Q: Describe the withdrawal reflex.
A: In physiology, the withdrawal reflex is also called as polysynaptic or spinal reflex which…
Q: List the components of a reflex arc.
A: The nervous framework or the neural framework is a mind boggling organization of neurons particular…
Q: Define the term alpha motor neurons?
A: The nerve impulse is an electrical signal that travels along the neuron. The charged particles…
Q: What are the two basic ways in which alpha motor neurons are controlled at the level of the spinal…
A: Alpha motor neurons are huge, multi-polar motor neurons present in the brainstem and the spinal…
Q: Describe the origin and distribution of the lumbar plexus.
A: The neuron or the nerve cell is the longest cell of the human body. This consists of three parts.…
Q: Differentiate between medullated nerve fibres and nonmedullated nerve fibres.
A: If a nerve fibre is surrounded by the nerve fibre it is called medullated and axons without the…
Q: Describe how cerebral nuclei and the cerebellum function inmotor activities.
A: The cerebrum is the brain’s largest part having the cerebral cortex and some subcortical parts…
Q: Describe the structure and function of the pyramidal and extrapyramidal motor tracts.
A: The pyramidal as well as extrapyramidal are the parts of the nervous system and are explained in the…
Q: Distinguish between the divisions of the autonomic nervous system.
A: The autonomic nervous system regulates many of the internal organs through a balance of two aspects,…
Q: Describe the very basic somatic innervation pattern of the back, trunk, and limbs.
A: Spinal NervesSpinal nerves arise from the spinal cord and supply the rest of the body.
Q: Define the terms reflex and spinal reflex and identify the components of a reflex arc
A: Reflex, Spinal reflex and Reflex arc are inter-related to each other. All these three are related to…
Q: Contrast the functions of upper and lower motor neurons.
A: Neurons are the cells of the nervous system that conduct nerve impulses.
Q: State the function of sensory neuron and a motor neuron.
A: Nervous system is the complex system in our body which controls the entire body and coordinates the…
Q: State the location of medullated nerve fibre.
A: Nerve fiber can be defined as the long processes of neuron that conducts the electrical impulses…
Q: Explain the function of γ motor neurons and how they play their role?
A: A gamma motor neuron [gamma motoneuron] is a type of lower motor neuron which functions in the…
Q: Describe how the central nervous system coordinates and contributes to autonomic functions
A: The nervous system is a very complex organ system. The nervous system is divided into 2 major parts…
Q: What structures are involved in alterations of complex motor performance?
A: Motor functions: anything that happens when motor neurons are stimulated, includes glandular action,…
Q: Describe and compare neurotransmission and neurotransmitters in both divisions of autonomic nervous…
A: Autonomic nervous system (ANS) is a part of the nervous system that controls various body functions…
Q: describe a reflex action
A: Reflex action is an involuntary action. It occurs due to any sudden stimulus. there is no preplan…
Q: Explain in detail sending out motor information from brain.
A: The central organ of the human nervous system which makes the central nervous system with the spinal…
Q: Describe the organization of the motor neuron pathway of the autonomic system
A: The autonomic nervous system in human body is a control system that acts to a great extent…
Q: What types of problems would result from damage to each of the following: sensory neurons,…
A: The central nervous system (CNS) comprises the brain and spinal cord which as an integrated system…
Q: Describe the organization of the neurons in the gray matter of the spinal cord.
A: In spinal cord grey matter is burried deep inside the core and white matter is present on its…
Q: Compare and contrast the direct and indirect motor pathways.
A: The motor pathway or corticospinal tract functions as route for conduction of upper motor neuronal…
Describe the organization of autonomic motor neurons.
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