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olgavictoria

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on: Jun 25, 2018
When a patient's vagus nerve is stimulated, what does the nurse expect to observe?
 
  a. Increased gastrointestinal activity
  b. Increased heart rate
  c. Pupil constriction
  d. Vasoconstriction

Question 2

A neurologist is teaching about sensory pathways. Which information should the neurologist in-clude? Sensory pathways in the spinal cord to the thalamus are included in the:
 
  a. corticospinal tract.
  b. pyramids.
  c. spinothalamic tract.
  d. anterior column.


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yasmin

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Stimulation of the vagus nerve increases gastrointestinal activity. Stimulation of the vagus de-creases heart rate, causes pupil dilation, and leads to vasodilation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The spinothalamic tract carries nerve impulses from the spinal cord to the thalamus in the dien-cephalon; the corticospinal tract carries motor impulses. The pyramids assist with motor move-ments. The anterior column carries nerve impulses.


olgavictoria

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Gracias!

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