Cerebral Palsy, Which Disrupts Motor Messages from Brain to Muscle

question 40

Multiple Choice

Cerebral palsy, which disrupts motor messages from brain to muscle, is usually due to damage of

• A)the cerebellum.
• B)basal nuclei of gray matter.
• C)basal nuclei of white matter.
• D)the corpus callosum.
• E)the neocortex.

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Definitions:

Sympathetic Nervous System

A part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for the body's 'fight or flight' response, increasing heart rate and blood flow to muscles during stressful situations.

Self-Efficacy

An individual's belief in their own capability to execute behaviors necessary to produce specific performance attainments.

Desired Changes

Refers to the positive modifications or alterations individuals seek to make in their personal or professional lives.

Coronary Behavior Pattern

Often associated with Type A behavior, it describes personality traits including aggressiveness, competitiveness, and a sense of urgency, which are thought to increase heart disease risk.