Spastic Paralysis Occurs When

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Multiple Choice

Spastic paralysis occurs when

• A)descending excitatory pathways are destroyed
• B)excitatory inputs to motor neurons are unopposed because of disruption of an inhibitory system in the brain stem
• C)muscle spindles are destroyed
• D)the cerebellum is damaged
• E)the motor neurons are destroyed

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Definitions:

Body Temperature

A measure of the body's ability to generate and release heat, indicating its metabolic rate and a critical aspect of homeostasis.

Sleep-Waking Cycles

The natural, cyclic alternation between sleep and wakefulness, regulated by the body's internal biological clock and influenced by environmental factors.

Eye Movements

Eye movements are voluntary or reflexive movements of the eyes that enable visual tracking and scanning of the environment, crucial for tasks such as reading and driving.

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involved with instinct and mood. It regulates basic emotions and drives.