The _____ Initiates Voluntary Movements and Sends Information to the Basal

question 249

Multiple Choice

The _____ initiates voluntary movements and sends information to the basal ganglia,cerebellum,and spinal cord.

• A)prefrontal cortex
• B)motor cortex
• C)somatosensory cortex
• D)cerebral cortex

Identify nursing diagnoses related to sensory system alterations, including hearing, vision, taste, and proprioception.

Recognize the implications of sensory overload and sensory deprivation on patient well-being.

Understand the safety and preventive measures for patients with sensory impairments.

Identify interventions suitable for managing patients with specific sensory deficits.

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Definitions:

Electrophysiological Recording

A method used in neuroscience to monitor the electrical activity of the nervous system, including the brain, heart, and muscles.

Cortical Cells

Specialized cells in the brain's cortex involved in processing information, sensory perception, and motor commands.

Visual System

The portion of the central nervous system that allows organisms to process visual detail, encompassing the eye, optic nerves, and brain.

Feature Detectors

Neurons in the brain that respond to specific features of a stimulus, such as edges, lines, or movements.