Nervous System
Nervous System Discussion
Describe differences with regard to assessing the central versus
peripheral nervous system. In other words let’s say you are a country
doctor and do not have access to modern tests such as MRI, CT, etc.
You basically have some simple tools including a reflex hammer,
pinwheel, tongue depressor, cotton balls, and ophthalmoscope. What
tests would you perform to tell whether your patient has a central
versus peripheral nervous system problem? Explain your rationale.
Grading Rubric:
Post must be at least 200 words.
Must contain an overview of the anatomy of the central and peripheral
nervous systems.
Must include the gross function of the central and peripheral nervous
systems.
Post must include at least 2 tests each for the Central and Peripheral
Nervous Systems.
Each test must include a detailed description, such as how the test is
performed, normal and abnormal findings.
Must include a rationale for determining whether a problem is located
in the central or peripheral nervous system.
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