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Body Systems Through the Lifespan
Module Four
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02/09/2011

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Term
Anatomical growth of the brain occurs due to these 3 ....

1- Dendritic Proliferation
2- ____ _________
3- Cell Differentiation
Definition
Cell Migration
Term
Functional and organizational changes of the brain occur because of
Definition
development of synaptic connections
Term
The distributed model of neural control states

- Multiple systems interact and neural _________ are strengthened.
- Pathway depends on the environment and the ____
Definition
- connections
- task
Term
Neural plasticity occurs.....
Definition
Over the Lifespan!!
Term
The greatest capacity for neural plasticity occurs
Definition
early in life
Term
Name the 2 processes involved in neural plasticity
Definition
-Synaptic Pruning
- Synaptic Overgrowth
Term
The normal overproduction of neurons found in the newborn brain is
Definition
Synaptic Overgrowth
Term
Reduction of connections occurs through 2 processes

- Apoptosis
- ____ ________
Definition
- Axon Retraction
Term
Axon retraction
Definition
The selective elimination of synaptic connections that occurs in normal development
Term
What reinforces functional pathways that develop as a result of interaction between individual, task, and environment?
Definition
Axon Retraction
Term
Pairing of sensory and motor information begins in _____ development.
Definition
fetal
Term
Survival reflex examples include...
Definition
Suck-swallow
Rooting
Gag
Term
A _______ of reflexive motor behavior is seen in early infancy and provides a substrate for development of functional movement.
Definition
sequence
Term
Infant reflexes are
Definition
movement patterns observed in infancy
Term
Infant reflexes are AKA
Definition
primitive reflexes
Term
Follow an orderly sequence of appearance and disappearance
Definition
Infant reflexes
Term
Primitive reflexes are frequently observed following brain ______
Definition
injury
Term
The 3 theoretical explanations for reappearance of primitive reflexes that have changed
Definition
-Hierarchial
-Maturational
-Dynamic Systems
Term
Sequential appearance of reflexes in infancy reflects _________ of brain centers from lower to higher
Definition
- maturation

Part of the Traditional View which also states...

- Reflexes disappear because they are ultimately suppressed by cortex
-reappear if called on by cortex support voluntary movement
- reappear if released from CNS control by brain injury
Term
Research states
Definition
- The expression of reflexes in infancy is influenced by practice and body dimensions
-Practice of some reflexes promotes development
-Reflex movement that occurs with brain injury is not isomorphic with reflex movement seen in typical development
Term
The Contemporary View

-Distributed model of ___ control
-Numerous interconnections within CNS
-Movement emerges as a result of intrinsic and extrinsic factors
-Primitive reflexes reappear within pathology as residual structures reorganize
Definition
-CNS
Term
Name the 6 Primitive Reflexes
- (All Saved Pretty Pennies For Beer)
Definition
-ATNR Asymmetric Tonic Neck Reflex
-Symmetric Tonic Neck Reflex
- Palmar grasp
- Plantar grasp
- Flexor Withdrawal
- Babinski
Term
ATNR
Head turning results in ______ of the limbs on the face side and _____ of the limbs on the skull side.
Definition
-extension
-flexion
Term
ATNR is sometimes called
Definition
Fencer posture
Term
This primitive reflex can interfere with movement and posture. It is also important to address to minimize any negative impacts on function.
Definition
Assymetric Tonic Neck Reflex
Term
Symmetric Tonic Neck Reflex is neck extension that results in arm ________ and leg _______.
Definition
-extension
-flexion
Term
Which primitive reflex can interfere with reciprocal crawling?
Definition
STNR
Term
Palmar grasp
Definition
- When tactile pressure is applied to the palm it should result in finger flexion
Term
This primitive reflex if retained there is difficulty with object release.
Definition
Palmar grasp
Term
Plantar Grasp
Definition
When tactile pressure is applied to the plantar surface that results in toe flexion
Term
When retained this primitive reflex leads to problems with standing and potential for skin breakdown.
Definition
Plantar grasp
Term
Babinski reflex

-Touch to the sole of the fott results in _____ and abduction of the toes
Definition
extension
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