What would a neuropathy of a cervical somatic motor nerve be expected to cause? Brisk reflexes ONumbness Autonomic dysfunction Muscle atrophy

Motor neurons have many functions, which include to: Carry a nerve impulse away from the CNS Send sensory information to the CNS Detect a stimulus from a sensory receptor Transmit a nerve impulse to an interneuron Take an impulse from an effector to a sensory neuron

In your own words how are drugs and toxins can have direct and indirect stimulation of the motor nerve

V. Triceps Jerk a Reflex that assesses the nervous tissue between (and including) the C6, C7, and C8 nerve roots. b. It can be elicited by supporting your partner's arm with the elbow flexed at a 90° angle, sharply striking the posterior surface of the upper arm approximately 2 inches above the olecranon (bony "tip" of the elbow). c. Normal response: The triceps should twitch, and the elbow should extend. Label the feedback mechanism for this reflex. THEREH Binepe Incepa

Electrical stimulation of the basal nuclei and cerebellum can produce skeletal movements. Describe the pathways by which these brain regions control motor activity.

Can indivuals with spinal cord injury be able to demonstrate the muscle reflexes? Explain

One tretment for myasthenia gravis is a medication that blocks the activity of acetylcholinesterase. Why is this a successful treatment?

Mike is a 34-year old male who reports to the ER after a motorcycle accident. MRI results show that he transected (cut across) the spinal cord between T1 and L1. Which of the following best describe his condition? O paraplegia O hemiplegia quadriplegia O spinal shock only O none of the above Next « Previous

Explain why a person with myasthenia gravis might prefera soft diet. List several potential complications of acontinued soft diet.

Parkinson’s disease involves the loss of a particular neurotransmitter. Which neurotransmitter is involved and how is it associated with the motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease?