The Student Nurse Studying the Neurological System Learns That Areas

question 25

Multiple Choice

The student nurse studying the neurological system learns that areas of gray matter are found deep in the brain.To determine damage to the basal ganglia,what will the nurse assess?

• A) Blood pressure
• B) Homeostasis
• C) Movement
• D) Sensory impulses

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Definitions:

Neural Impulses

Electrical signals transmitted along neurons, facilitating communication within the brain and nervous system.

Unmyelinated Dendrites

Dendrite fibers without a myelin sheath, leading to slower transmission of nerve impulses.

Central Nervous System

A major part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and transmitting information in the body.

Neurons

Nerve cells that are the basic building blocks of the nervous system, responsible for receiving and transmitting information through electrical and chemical signals.