Author Question: Spasticity is most commonly caused by damage to what area of the body? 1. Cerebral cortex 2. ... (Read 119 times)

mckennatimberlake · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Spasticity is most commonly caused by damage to what area of the body?

1. Cerebral cortex
2. Peripheral nerves
3. Brainstem
4. Spinal cord

Question 2

Which statement describes the primary difference between centrally acting muscle relaxants and direct-acting antispasmodics?

1. Centrally acting agents inhibit neurons of the central nervous system, while direct-acting agents stimulate neurons of central nervous system.
2. Centrally acting agents stimulate neurons of the central nervous system, while direct-acting agents stimulate neurons of the peripheral nervous system.
3. Centrally acting agents inhibit neurons of the central nervous system, while direct-acting agents work at the level of the neuromuscular junction and skeletal muscles.
4. Centrally acting agents stimulate the central nervous system, while direct-acting agents inhibit neuronal conduction of the central nervous system.

Joc · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale: Spasticity usually results from damage to the motor area of the cerebral cortex.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: Centrally acting agents inhibit neurons of the central nervous system, while direct-acting agents work at the level of the neuromuscular junction and skeletal muscles.