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

[mckennatimberlake]

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]

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.

[mckennatimberlake]

TYSM

[tkempin]

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