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| hemispheres are able to analyze sensory data, perform memory functions, learn new information, form thoughts, and make decisions |
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cognitive functions
back of frontal lobe contains cells that produce movement |
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sensory cortex
right has visuo-spatial responsibility
left has comprehensive ability |
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| responsible for visual reception and interpretation |
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| memory sensors, behavior, information retrieval |
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| processing link, initiates and directs voluntary movement |
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| Frontal Lobe Lesion Signs |
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disturbed sensorium, blind, seizures
gait deficits
cranial nerve deficits |
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breathing, digestion, heart rate, blood pressure
awake and alert
most cranial nerves arise from here
pathway for all neuro tracks to the highest parts of the brain |
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spastic ataxia
dysmetria
tremors |
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bilateral gait abnormalities
normal mentation |
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initiation of voluntary motor activity
maintenance of muscle tone and posture against gravity
control of muscular activity associated with visceral functions |
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efferent neuron of PNS
connects CNS with muscle
function of CNS manifested through LMN
spinal reflexes |
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| Upper Motor Neuron Lesion Signs |
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spasticity, stiffness, hypertonia
loss of inhibition of myotactic reflexes
spinal reflexes intact and/or exaggerated
loss of voluntary motor function |
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| Lower Motor Neuron Lesion Signs |
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hypotonia, hyporeflexia
muscle weakness
loss of spinal reflexes
muscle atrophy
loss of motor innervation |
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