Exam 5: Dementia and Delirium

You are explaining the functions of the brain to a friend. Which of the following should you mention? Select all that apply.

Which type of sensory receptors are located in skeletal muscles, tendons, and joints and give continuous information about the body's position in space?

The basic functional unit of the nervous system is which of the following?

Which part of the brain is the major visceral control center and is crucial for maintaining homeostasis in blood pressure, heart rate, ad pupil size?

Nerve endings in muscles, glands, and organs that act to produce change are which of the following?

While visiting your grandmother in an assisted living facility, you notice that she repeatedly sticks out her tongue, smacks her lips, grimaces, and rocks back in forth in her chair. She has been taking an antipsychotic medication for many years. Which condition is she displaying symptoms of?

Your great-uncle, an older adult, seems to move very slowly when he is washing the dishes after a family meal. When you talk to him, he also seems slow to understand you. Explain the age-related factors that could be affecting the transmission efficiency of his central nervous system.

While you are driving on the interstate, a tractor trailer suddenly moves into your lane and almost hits you. You have to slam on your brakes to avoid a wreck. Afterwards, your heart is racing and your muscles are tense. Which component of the nervous system is responsible for your reaction?