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The division of the ANS that prepares the body for activity and stress is the_____division.
(a) sympathetic
(b) parasympathetic
(c) craniosacral
(d) intramural
(e) somatomotor
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Ch. 16 The Autonomic Nervous System and Higher-Order Functions
Martini, Nath, Bartholomew11th EditionFundamentals of Anatomy & PhysiologyISBN: 9780136874089
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TOC.tableOfContents
- Ch. 1 An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology26
- Ch. 2 The Chemical Level of Organization34
- Ch. 3 The Cellular Level of Organization30
- Ch. 4 The Tissue Level of Organization24
- Ch. 5 The Integumentary System17
- Ch. 6 Bones and Bone Structure36
- Ch. 7 The Axial Skeleton11
- Ch. 8 The Appendicular Skeleton17
- Ch. 9 Joints13
- Ch. 10 Muscle Tissue12
- Ch. 11 The Muscular System28
- Ch. 12 Nervous Tissue18
- Ch. 13 The Spinal Cord, Spinal Nerves, and Spinal Reflexes22
- Ch. 14 The Brain and Cranial Nerves20
- Ch. 15 Sensory Pathways and the Somatic Nervous System17
- Ch. 16 The Autonomic Nervous System and Higher-Order Functions30
- Ch. 17 The Special Senses16
- Ch. 18 The Endocrine System20
- Ch. 19 Blood31
- Ch. 20 The Heart31
- Ch. 21 Blood Vessels and Circulation29
- Ch. 22 The Lymphatic System and Immunity31
- Ch. 23 The Respiratory System12
- Ch. 24 The Digestive System18
- Ch. 26 The Urinary System31
- Ch. 27 Fluids & Electrolytes32
- Ch. 28 The Reproductive System12
- Ch. 29 Development and Inheritance23
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Martini, Nath, Bartholomew 11th EditionCh. 16 The Autonomic Nervous System and Higher-Order FunctionsProblema 5Capitolo 16, Problema 5
A progressive disorder characterized by the loss of higher-order cerebral functions is
(a) Parkinson's disease
(b) Parasomnia
(c) Huntington's disease
(d) Alzheimer's disease
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Step 1: Understand the key phrase in the question: 'progressive disorder characterized by the loss of higher-order cerebral functions.' Higher-order cerebral functions include memory, reasoning, language, and problem-solving, which are primarily associated with the cerebral cortex.
Step 2: Review the options given: (a) Parkinson's disease, (b) Parasomnia, (c) Huntington's disease, and (d) Alzheimer's disease. Consider the main characteristics of each disorder.
Step 3: Recall that Parkinson's disease mainly affects motor control due to loss of dopamine-producing neurons in the basal ganglia, not primarily higher-order cerebral functions.
Step 4: Recognize that parasomnia refers to abnormal behaviors during sleep, such as sleepwalking, and is not a progressive loss of cerebral functions.
Step 5: Differentiate between Huntington's disease and Alzheimer's disease: Huntington's involves motor dysfunction and cognitive decline, but Alzheimer's disease is specifically known for progressive loss of memory and other higher-order cerebral functions, making it the best fit for the description.
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Higher-Order Cerebral Functions
Higher-order cerebral functions include complex brain activities such as memory, reasoning, language, and problem-solving. These functions are primarily managed by the cerebral cortex and are essential for cognitive abilities and daily functioning.
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Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the gradual loss of memory and other higher-order cerebral functions. It primarily affects older adults and leads to cognitive decline, behavioral changes, and impaired daily activities.
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Differentiation from Other Neurological Disorders
Understanding the differences between disorders like Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, and parasomnia is crucial. Parkinson's mainly affects motor control, Huntington's involves genetic neurodegeneration with movement and cognitive symptoms, while parasomnia relates to abnormal sleep behaviors.
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