chemosensation, even though these sensory systems are supposedly very different in their physiology and anatomy. Nevertheless, they do have the ability to “regenerate, and their noted susceptibility to aging and age associated diseases” (Rawson, 2003). In the article Is age related olfactory loss uniform across odorants? It has been reported that nearly one third of all older persons report displeasure with their sense of smell and taste, and the actual occurrence of sensory loss amongst the elderly is maintained
OneSource and the key words were “sensory processing in adolescences with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)”. The population of students I work with is teenagers with ASD. The more I understand their perception, the more effective I am as a teacher. 2. and 3. De la Marche, Steyaert, and Noens acknowledged the work of previous researchers by using Dunn’s model of sensory processing as well as the Sensory Profile (SP) questionnaire. Dunn’s model establishes 4 sensory quadrants – Low Registration (high
main plexuses known as the brachial plexus and the lumbosacral plexus. Peripheral nerve fibers transmit sensory and motor information between the body and the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) through ventral and dorsal roots. Axons of motor neurons innervate muscles to produce both voluntary and involuntary movements. On the other hand, sensory axons make connections with sensory receptors in the skin to detect pain and sensation. Stretch-related injuries, compression, and lacerations
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, and a significant secondary cause of death in many countries of the world. It is estimated that 5.3 million people currently have Alzheimer’s disease in the United States. Although Alzheimer’s disease is not yet curable, within the past decade, researchers have concentrated on music therapy as a beneficial palliative treatment for people who suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. The use of music therapy in the treatment of Alzheimer’s patients
ossicles consist of the malleus, incus, and stapes bones in that order respectively. These bones contribute to the amplification and transmission of sound to the inner ear. Our main focus is on the inner and its function in hearing and ultimately hearing loss. The inner ear consists of two main parts: the cochlea, which detects sound, and the vestibular system, that is dedicated to balance
amputation. Even though the neuron's axons were cut, the neurons could still be present due to regeneration of broken axons. This would allow for an action potential to travel back to the spinal cord even though the leg itself is no longer attached. The sensory neurons are still in tact with the central nervous system and the body can therefore still feel sensations coming from the missing limb (4). A study was performed by Merzenich in 1986 in which the index finger of a monkey was amputated, and signals
This paper will discuss the impacts that physiological changes have on mobility in older adults. Mobility is the individual’s ability to carry out activities of daily living by moving the body or parts of the body (Nursing Program Guide, 2016) For the purpose of this paper the term older adult will be referring to individuals chronologically aged 65 and older. The impacts of physiological changes can be drastic on an older adult, however it is important to note no two people age the same and it is
autistic tendencies, high functioning or low functioning autism. These labels don’t describe differences between children as much as they indicate differences between professionals’ training, vocabulary and exposure to autism (1) In my first web paper I considered Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and questioned whether its’ symptoms and underlying neurobiology should be considered a disorder, or rather simply a difference among humans’ nervous systems. In a further exploration of the idea
Lit Review Paper According to Webster, Magill-Evans, and Pei,”Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) refers to the diagnoses of damage caused to the fetus by alcohol exposure” (2012). It is the cause of abnormalities in children and can include effects such as communicating, socializing, controlling emotions, learning, remembering, understanding and following directions, and daily life skills. Some of the abnormalities caused by this disorder includes wide-set and narrow eyes, growth problems, and
be complex in research, understanding, and expressing the knowledge accrued (Kaprinis, 2008.) The auditory processing in schizophrenia seems to be different from that of normal individuals because patients inflicted with this mental illness complain of voices deep inside their heads. The voices are described as coming