If a Pregnant Patient Feels Dizzy or Lightheaded While in a Supine

question 6

Multiple Choice

If a pregnant patient feels dizzy or lightheaded while in a supine position,the patient should be:

• A)turned onto her right side or moved into an upright sitting position.
• B)turned onto her left side or moved into an upright sitting position.
• C)placed so that her feet are elevated above her head while maintaining a supine position.
• D)placed in a prone position so that her feet are elevated above her head.

Explain the process and significance of synaptic transmission.

Comprehend the concepts of summation, IPSPs, and EPSPs, including the differences between temporal and spatial summation.

Understand the mechanisms by which EPSPs affect membrane potential.

Distinguish between the concepts of convergence and divergence in neural circuits and their importance.

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Definitions:

fMRI

Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging, a brain imaging technique that measures brain activity by detecting changes associated with blood flow.

Anatomical Imaging

The technique of creating visual representations of the interior of a body for clinical analysis and medical intervention.

Functional Imaging

Techniques that visualize and measure brain activity by detecting changes associated with blood flow, often used in neuroscience.

Brain Activity

The functioning of the brain as it engages in various cognitive, perceptual, and motor tasks, often measured by physical or biochemical means.