Explain why a lesion in the brain stem is more critical thanone in the cerebral hemisphere.

Q: damage to the brain will always have lasting effects, but the timing of the damage is important. At…

A: Brain damage is one of leading cause of acquired disability and death in infants and children. Brain…

Q: Explain how the effects of spinal cord injury depend on thelocation of the damage.

A: The spinal cord is part of the Central Nervous system and is cylindrical with a length of 45 cm…

Q: Explain the formation and circulation of cerebrospinal fluid.

A: Cerebrospinal fluid is defined as the clear and colorless body fluid present in the brain and the…

Q: Describe the changes occurring in the brain withAlzheimer’s disease and compare its early effectson…

A: Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia. It is a degenerative disorder of the brain.…

Q: Describe three functions of the cerebrospinal fluid.

A: Three functions of CSF are: Acts as a shockproof cushion for brain and spinal cord.  Keeps brain…

Q: Describe the nature and significance of the blood-brain barrier.

A: The blood-brain barrier is an important part of the central nervous system. it is studied under the…

Q: When is the irreversible stunting of brain development may be caused?

A: The brain is present inside the head and protected by skull bones. It is the part of the central…

Q: Explain the cause of spinal shock and its effects.

A: The spinal cord is a structure that begins starting from the end of the brain stem and continues…

Q: Define the terms Meninges and Cerebrospinal Fluid?

A: Ans: The meninges as well as the Cerebrospinal fluid are the parts of brain and central nervous…

Q: Describe the EEG Findings of Febrile Seizures?

A: Electroencephalogram is a diagnostic technique used in seizure disorder.  A seizure episode that…

Q: Explain why benign brain tumors are serious.

A: Tumors can be defined as the abnormal growth or the proliferation of the cells. There are two types…

Q: Name the fluid present between the layers of meninges.

A: Meninges are the three membranes that surround organs of the central nervous system(CNS)- brain and…

Q: explain how Alzheimer's is diagnosed, how the symptoms are and how they develop.

A: Alzheimer's disease is a progressive brain disorder that destroys the memory and thinking skills as…

Q: Contrast the composition and locations of gray and white matter in the brain.

A: The human brain is a complex structure and made up of many nerve cells. The brain is divide into the…

Q: What types of sensory deficits could be produced by damage to the right spinothalamic tract?

A: Damage to the right spinothalamic tract could result in loss of pain,thermal sensation, tickle and…

Q: Explain why a spinal cord injury to the cervical region would cause more widespread damage to the…

A: There are two divisions of the nervous system. The central nervous system includes the brain and the…

Q: List three types of cerebral palsy.

A: Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of conditions that impact a person's ability to balance, move, and…

Q: Compare the immediate and permanent effects on motorfunction of a lumbar spinal cord injury.

A: When an organism moves from one place to another, it is locomotion. Ciliary, amoeboid, and muscular…

Q: Describe the physical changes that occur in the cortex of the brain

A: Changes in brain size, vasculature, and memory are caused by ageing. With increased age, the brain…

Q: How is aphasia treated?

A: Aphasia is the inability or impaired ability to understand or produce speech, as a result of brain…

Q: Explain the specific signs of dysfunction that would beexpected in a young child with a cerebellar…

A: Pediatric brain tumors are masses or growths of abnormal cells that occur in a child's brain or in…

Q: What is multiple sclerosis (MS)? Describe its effects on the nervous system

A: The immune system plays an important role in the defense against the foreign antigen. Sometimes,…

Q: explain damage to the spinal cord in terms of its cardiovascular function

A: Traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) interrupts connections between higher centers and the spinal cord…

Q: List and explain several techniques used to diagnose brain disorders.

A: As a preliminary analysis of neurological disorders medical professional will examine alertness,…

Q: a. Describe the sequence of events in ageneralized tonic-clonic seizure.b. Define status…

A: The tonic-clonic seizure is a condition of seizure that involves both the brain sides and also can…

Q: Relate the focal effect of a lesion to the specific area ofdamage in the brain.

A: The term ‘injury’ stands for the damage in an organism’s body. This can be caused due to sudden…

Q: Why is a rapid assessment of neurological functionimportant in an emergency situation?

A: The nervous system is a complex system coordinating crucial activities of the body. Any damage to it…

Q: describe the distinctive cell types and histologicalarrangement of the cerebral cortex; and

A: Brain is the part of central nervous system that lies within the cranial cavity. cerebrum is the…

Q: What is beta brain waves?

A: Brainwaves are the electrical impulses in the brain, our brainwaves can occur at various frequencies…

Q: Explain about the Diencephalon ?

A: Gray matter makes up the cortex, which covers the outer surface of the cerebrum. The cerebral cortex…

Q: a. List several causative organisms of meningitisand the age groups primarily affectedby each.b.…

A: “Since you have asked multiple question, we will solve the first question for you. If you want any…

Q: Describe the location, common source, and time ofdevelopment of a subdural hematoma.

A: Subdural hematoma is clotting of blood inside the head. This is caused by severe head injuries  and…

Q: Describe the general regions of the brain.

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Q: Describe three significant signs of an injury to the rightoccipital lobe, including one specific…

A: Introduction:-Injury to the occipital lobes may lead to vision impairments such as blindness or…

Q: Describe the changes in the brain as Alzheimer's disease develops along with the effects on body…

A: Alzheimer's disease is the one of the most common neurodegenerative disease,in which the brain…

Q: What are cerebrovascularaccidents?

A: Introduction Cerebrovascular accident: The sudden death of some brain cells due to lack of oxygen…

Q: Describe the speech comprehension of people with Wernicke’s aphasia.

A: Wernicke's aphasia is a fluent aphasia in which a person is able to speak fluently but the speech…

Q: Define the term Cranial Nerves?

A: Cranial nerve - any of the paired nerves of the peripheral nervous system that connect the muscles…

Q: Describe the speech production of people with Wernicke’s aphasia.

A: Aphasia is a type of disorder in which a person will have difficulty in communication such as…

Q: What are the main causes of brain tumors?

A: Brain tumor - abnormal proliferation brain cells or the tissues around the brain. It can be…

Q: What are the common manifestations of types of traumatic brain injury (focal, polar, diffuse) and…

A: Traumatic brain injury results due to heavy blow to the head or body during accidents or exposure to…

Learning and memory

Learning is defined as a relatively permanent and irreversible adaptive change in behavior. It always results from experience. The ability of an organism to store and recall the effects, sensations, and knowledge gained through learning and experience is called memory.