Which of the Following Situations Best Describes Locked-In Syndrome

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following situations best describes locked-in syndrome?

• A) During a stressful episode,an individual is unable to react to danger using voluntary movement,but otherwise he is locked into autonomic behaviors.
• B) After a stroke or other brain trauma,voluntary movement of all or almost all muscles is lost,but autonomic functions remain.
• C) After a brain injury,an individual is locked into voluntary movements she made before,but she is unable to learn new movements.
• D) An individual is locked into patterns of autonomic movements,but he can still make voluntary movements.

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High Frequency

Refers to waves that have a very short wavelength or a high rate of oscillation or vibration.

Low Frequency

Low frequency refers to a band of frequencies that are considered to be at the lower end of the audio spectrum, typically below 300 Hz.

High Amplitude

Pertains to waves or signals with a large maximum distance from the average or rest position, often indicating a high level of energy.

Low Amplitude

Refers to waves or signals of small height or intensity, often used in the context of vibrations, sound, or electrical signals.