Which of the Following Anatomic Areas Is Compromised When the Patient

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following anatomic areas is compromised when the patient has dysmetria?

• A) Cerebrum
• B) Pons
• C) Cerebellum
• D) Brain stem

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Definitions:

Neural Tube Defects

Birth defects of the brain, spine, or spinal cord that occur when the neural tube does not close completely during early fetal development.

Spina Bifida

A birth defect where there is incomplete closing of the backbone and membranes around the spinal cord, leading to varying degrees of nerve damage and disability.

Folic Acid

A B-vitamin important for cell growth and metabolism, crucial during pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects in the developing fetus.

Cow's Milk Allergy (CMA)

An immune system response triggered by cow's milk proteins, leading to various allergic symptoms in individuals.