NR 507 Advanced Pathophysiology (NR507)

NR 507 WEEK 7 QUIZ 2 – QUESTION AND ANSWERS Question 1 0 / 2 pts What pathologic alteration produces tremors at rest, rigidity, akinesia, and postural abnormalities? Correct Answer Atrophy of neurons in the substantia nigra that produce dopamine You Answered Atrophy of neurons in the hypothalamus that produce acetylcholine Atrophy of neurons in the putamen that produce gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) Atrophy of neurons in the caudate that produce serotonin The hallmark c...

NR 507 WEEK 7 QUIZ 3 – QUESTION AND ANSWERS Question 1 2 / 2 pts Uncal herniation occurs when a cerebellar tonsil shifts through the foramen magnum. the cingulate gyrus shifts under the falx cerebri. the diencephalon shifts from the middle fossa straight downward through the tentorial notch into the posterior fossa. Correct! the hippocampal gyrus shifts from the middle fossa through the tentorial notch into the posterior fossa. Uncal herniation (hippocampal herniation, ...

NR 507 WEEK 6 QUIZ – QUESTION AND ANSWERS Question 1 2 / 2 pts _____ is a chronic inflammatory joint disease characterized by stiffening and fusion of the spine and sacroiliac joints. Fibromyalgia Ankylosing spondylitis Paget disease You Answered Rheumatoid arthritis Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) (spondyloarthritis) is a chronic, inflammatory joint disease characterized by stiffening and fusion (ankylosis) of the spine and sacroiliac joints. Question 2 2 / 2 pts ...

NR 507 Week 7 Quiz study guide. Patho Week 7 Quiz Musculoskeletal: A fracture is a break in the continuity of a bone. A break occurs when force is applied that exceeds the tensile or compressive strength of the bone. ● Types of Fracture: Classified as Complete or incomplete and Open or closed fracture. Complete fracture- the integrity of the bone is broken into two pieces Incomplete fracture- the bone is damaged but still in one piece. Types: greenstick, buckle or torus, and bowing....