1. Cerebellum function:
Answer
motor coordination of voluntary movementsequilibrium
muscle tone subconscious
coordinates and refines movement
2. Age-related neurological changes:
Answer
general atrophy with steady loss of neuronstructure
-> loss of vibration senses and decreased reflexes
nerve velocity conduction decreases
-> slower reaction times
increased delay at the synapse
->decreased touch/pain sensation
->taste and smell decreased
3. CN I abnormal findings:
Answer anosmia (loss of smell)
4. Possible causes of CN I abnormalities:
Answer intracranial neoplasm, head trauma,cocaine use, Parkinson's
5. CN II abnormal findings:
Answer
defect or absent central vision or peripheral vision
absent light reflexpapilledema
optic atrophy
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