Asked by Hibatallah Ashraf on May 10, 2024
Verified
The patient has been diagnosed with a progressive neuromuscular disease and is having difficulty walking and has decreased awareness of the body's position.What is the term that best describes this phenomenon?
A) Balance
B) Proprioception
C) Posture
D) Hemiplegia
Neuromuscular Disease
A broad term covering disorders that affect the nerves that control voluntary muscles and the neuromuscular junctions.
Proprioception
The ability to sense stimuli arising within the body regarding position, motion, and equilibrium, often referred to as the "sixth sense."
Hemiplegia
A form of paralysis affecting one side of the body, often caused by stroke or brain injury.
- Comprehend the fundamental aspects of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology in relation to maintaining equilibrium and coordination.
Verified Answer
MU
Muhammad UsmanMay 13, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Proprioception is the awareness of the position of the body and its parts and is dependent on impulses from the inner ear and from receptors in joints and ligaments.The nervous system also regulates posture.Posture is incorrect because it requires coordination of proprioception and balance.Balance is incorrect because it is controlled by the inner ear and the cerebellum.Hemiplegia is incorrect because this term is used to describe paralysis on one side of the body.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the fundamental aspects of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology in relation to maintaining equilibrium and coordination.