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What is descending tract and one ascending tract in upper motor neuron and lower motor neuron?

central nervous system (CNS) is the descending tract and one ascending tract in upper motor neuron and lower motor neuron.


How many motor neurons are involved in the descending motor pathways?

two motor neurons are always involved in descending motor pathways. the upper motor neuron and the lower motor neuron.


What is the another name for upper motor neuron paralysis?

spastic paralysis


A motor neuron and all the muscle cells that is stimulates are referred to as a motor and plate?

false, it would be a motor unit.


What conditions lead to contracture?

Contracture commonly occurs in upper motor neuron syndrome following spinal cord injury; traumatic brain injury; stroke; multiple sclerosis; or cerebral.also occurs in a variety of neuromuscular diseases, including muscular dystrophies and polio.


A positive finding in an adult represents upper motor neuron disease of the pyramidal tract?

A positive finding in an adult could suggest signs of hyperreflexia, spasticity, and a positive Babinski sign. These are commonly seen in upper motor neuron lesions affecting the pyramidal tract. Further evaluation and testing may be needed to confirm the diagnosis.


What is the difference between an upper motor neuron lesion and a lower motor neuron lesion?

LMNLIt is due to lesion of lower motor neurons i.e. the spinal and cranial motor neurons that directly innervate the muscles.Usually single or individual muscle is affected.Disuse atrophy of muscles.All reflexes are absent.flaccid paralysis occurs.Babinski planter response not elicited.2. UMNLIt is due to upper motor neuron lesion.It involves group of muscles.spastic paralysis occurs.muscle atrophy is not severe.reflexesdeep reflexes are hyperactive.superficial refle;xes;only abdominal,cremastric and anal reflexes are lost.Babinski sign:positive.AI'IGHT,UUUMMM HOPE THIS HELPS :) LOWER MOTOR NEURON LESION: vs UPPER MOTOR NEURON LESION:1)FLACCID MUSCLE SPASTICITY OF MUSCLE2)HYPO-TONIA HYPER-TONIA3)HYPO-REFLEXIA HYPER-REFLEXIA4)PROFOUND MUSCLE ATROPHY MINIMAL MUSCLE ATROPHY5)FASCICULATIONS("TWITCHING") PRESENT FASCICULATIONS ABSNTSO JUST REMEMBER: LOWER = HYPO- EVERYTHING ; UPPER = HYPER- EVERYTHING,WELL, EXCEPT OFCOURSE - THE TWITCHING AND MUSCLE ATROPHY (ITS REVERSED).


Why superficial reflexes are lost in upper motor neuron lesion?

because the superficial reflex fibres also come through the umn fibres along with it


What is the Function of upper motor neurons?

Upper motor neurons are responsible for initiating voluntary movements by sending signals from the brain to the lower motor neurons in the spinal cord. They play a crucial role in coordinating and executing motor functions throughout the body. Dysfunction of upper motor neurons can result in symptoms such as muscle weakness, spasticity, and impaired coordination.


What are motor neuron diseases?

Motor neuron diseases are a group of neurological conditions that affect the nerve cells responsible for controlling voluntary muscle movements. Examples include amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and spinal muscular atrophy. These diseases can lead to muscle weakness, atrophy, and eventually loss of motor function.


Why hypertonicity occurs in upper motor lesion?

Hypertonicity in upper motor neuron lesions occurs due to a loss of inhibitory signals from the brain to the spinal cord, leading to increased excitatory signals and muscle tone. This results in overactivity of muscle reflexes and stiffness in the affected muscles.


What neurons are affected in primary lateral sclerosis?

PLS affects a part of the neuron called the cell body (or soma). Specifically, it is the cell bodies of upper motor neurons that are affected.