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| loss of ability to recognize objects through a particular sensory system; may be visual, auditory, or tactile |
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| inability to coordinate muscle movements, resulting in difficulty in walking, talking, and performing self-care activities |
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| (autonomic nervous system) division of th enervous system that regulates the involuntary body functions |
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| portion of the neuron that conducts impulses away from cell body |
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| a reflex action of the toes, indicative of abnormalities in motor control pathways leading from cerebral cortex |
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| abnormal movement marked by alternating contraction and relaxation of a muscle occurring in rapid succession |
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| transient loss of intellectual function, usually due to systemic problems |
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| portion of neuron that conducts impulses toward cell body |
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| displaying lack of muscle tone; limp; floppy |
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| parasympathetic nervous system |
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| (parasympathetic nervous system) division of ANS active primarily during nonstressful conditions, controlling mostly visceral functions |
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| inability to tolerate light |
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| position (postural) sense |
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| awareness of position of parts of body without looking at them; also refereed to as proprioception |
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| an automatic response to stimuli |
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| increase in muscle tone at rest characterized by increased resistance to passive stretch |
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test for cerebellar dysfunction requiring pt to stand with feet together, eyes closed, arms extended;
positive test = inability to maintain that position, with either significant stagger or sway |
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| sympathetic nervous system |
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| division of autonomic nervous system with predominantly excitatory responses; "fight or flight" system |
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