Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart2h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

12. The Central Nervous System

The Cerebrum

Anatomy & Physiology

12. The Central Nervous System

The Cerebrum

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Which of the following diseases would you expect might result from a dysfunction of the basal nuclei?

Multiple sclerosis (MS).

Guillain-Barré Syndrome.

Parkinson's Disease.

Alzheimer's Disease.

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Begin by understanding the role of the basal nuclei in the brain. The basal nuclei, also known as basal ganglia, are a group of structures linked to the control of voluntary motor movements, procedural learning, and cognition.

Consider the symptoms and characteristics of each disease listed. Parkinson's Disease is characterized by tremors, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination, which are directly related to motor control issues.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is primarily an autoimmune disorder affecting the central nervous system, leading to demyelination. It does not primarily involve the basal nuclei.

Guillain-Barré Syndrome is an acute polyneuropathy affecting the peripheral nervous system, often triggered by an infection. It does not involve the basal nuclei.

Alzheimer's Disease primarily affects memory and cognitive function due to the degeneration of neurons in the brain, particularly in the hippocampus and cortex, rather than the basal nuclei.