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A 60-year-old female with a history of myocardial (blood ves…

A 60-year-old female with a history of myocardial (blood vessels that feed the heart muscles) blockages suddenly develops the following symptoms:-> She has difficulty smiling on the right side; her right eyelid cannot be closed, and her right brow cannot be raised. -> Facial pain and temperature are lost on the right. -> Taste near the tip of the tongue is diminished on the right. -> Pain and temperature sensation is lost on the left arm and leg. -> She reports dizziness, nausea, impaired balance, and poor coordination on the right. Fine touch and proprioception of the body are normal. Given the totality of the symptoms listed so far, the dizziness, nausea, and impaired balance are most likely due to damage in the ____________.

A 22-year-old male is brought to the ER with knife wounds an…

A 22-year-old male is brought to the ER with knife wounds and the following symptoms: -> initial flaccid paralysis of his right arm and leg, -> deficits in proprioception and vibratory sensation on his right side below the level of C6, and -> decreased pain and temperature sensation on his left side below the level of C4. If you tested this patient’s myotatic reflexes of upper extremities, they would ______. 

Select “True” or “False” to the below statement: As a studen…

Select “True” or “False” to the below statement: As a student in CDS-130, I acknowledge that I have read the 3 assigned GMU Policies on IT Security and will abide by the regulations stated in these policies. (NOTE:  You are “On your honor” to answer honestly.  A false answer on this question is a violation of these policies.)