A hypothalamus lesion - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The nurse is caring for a 57-year-old woman who is complaining about gaining so much weight after menopause and suggests that thyroid hormone replacement would help her lose weight and speed up her metabolism. What is the nurses best response? A) Inducing a state of hyperthyroidism would result in weight loss. B) People who are not hypothyroid should not take thyroid hormones. C) People who take thyroid hormones without cause will end up damaging their heart. D) The body compensates for th...

Who is at greatest risk for Spinal Cord Injuries ? Correct Answer ages 16-30 80% are Male. 19 Years is most common age of injury Causes of SCI ? Correct Answer Motor crashes 39% Violence 25% Falls 22% Sports Injuries 7% Other 7% What is an Initial/Primary SPI ? Why is edema secondary to Inflammation harmful ? Injury Extent and prognosis not known until ? Correct Answer Penetrating trauma chain tearing and transection (gunshot, stab) Permanent Damage can occur...

Test Bank Gould's Pathophysiology for the Health Professions 6th Edition HUBERT TEST BANK Table of Contents Chapter 01: Introduction to Pathophysiology Test Bank 1 Chapter 02: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances Test Bank 9 Chapter 03: Introduction to Basic Pharmacology and Other Common Therapies Test Bank 18 Chapter 04: Pain Test Bank 21 Chapter 05: Inflammation and Healing Test Bank 25 Chapter 06: Infection Test Bank 36 Chapter 07: Immunity Test Bank 44 Chapter 08: Skin Disorders Test...

ANCC PMHNP Exam Prep Question with complete solution 2023mesocortical pathway executive function: attention, focus, depression nigrostriatal pathway from substantia nigra (brainstem) to striatum (muscles): Parkinson's mesolimbic pathway projects to nucleus accumbens (part of limbic system). Pleasure, reward, positive symptoms of schizophrenia: Addiction, gambling Tuberoinfundibular pathway regulation of prolactin (acts on pituitary). Hypersexuality in mania Dopam...

NSCI 175 Exam 3 (2023) || Questions & Answers (Graded A+) NSCI 175 Exam 3 (2023) || Questions & Answers (Graded A+) Draw a diagram to compare the pattern of neural communication between neurons of the secretory hypothalamus, network of neurons of the ANS, and diffuse modulatory systems - ANSWER - Hormones have more widespread effects in the brain and body, can target many sites in the body, and have often longer lasting effects compared to traditional neurotransmitters. Secretory Hypothal...

DTI - Shows movement of water in the brain. A connectional scan. fMRI - Scans blood flow in the brain. Shows which parts of the brain are active during a task. High spatial resolution and poor temporal resolution. PET - A type of tracer scan. Shows how organs are functioning. Connectional with a high spatial resolution and low temporal resolution EEG - Detects electrical activity in the brain. High temporal acuity and low spatial. Also correlational. MEG - Uses sensors to detect magnetic ...

Which channels most readily allow ions to cross the plasma membrane of neurons? A. carbohydrate B. lipid C. protein D. water Answer - C. protein The release of acetylcholine from the presynaptic terminal is dependent upon _____ influx. A. calcium B. sodium C. potassium D. magnesium Answer - A. calcium Which of these statements is not correct regarding the relationship of muscle contraction velocity to load? A. Velocity is extremely rapid with no load B. Velocity is slower...

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A symptom of syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH) is: A) hyponatremia (dilutional). B) hyperosmolality (serum). C) hypernatremia (concentration). D)hypoosmolality (urine). - Answer-A A patient experiences nausea, vomiting, loss of body hair, fatigue, weakness, and hypoglycemia. The hormone deficiency the patient is most likely experiencing is that of: A) TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone). B) LH (luteinizing hormone). C) ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormon...

MSN 5200 Advanced Health Assessment WEEK 8 Mock Test, Answered. Score (98.00 out of 100.00)-Question text A client presents with nasal congestion and a headache. To assess for sinus tenderness, you should palpate over the: Select one:oid and frontal sinuses. lary and frontal sinuses. lary sinuses only. oid sinuses only. A flat, nonpalpable lesion is described as a macule if the diameter is: Select one:er than 1 than 1 cm.A pain scale that is reliable is Select one: a. pain-o-meter scale. ...