For Joe to contract the muscles of his hand, in which region of the spinal cord would the lower motor neurons exit? 

For the scenario in the previous question, what would you expect to be the response of the right upper extremity?

Where does the decussation for this tract occur?

Parkinson’s disease is a result of decreasing levels of ___________________ secreted by cells of the substantia nigra.

A patient with a traumatic brain injury has begun calling the nurse to his room frequently throughout the night because he thinks it is morning and he wants breakfast.  What does this suggest about his level of consciousness?

Which of the following would be true of a person with a complete (totally severed) spinal cord injury at T5 (fifth thoracic level)?

The ___________________________ sends output to the cerebral cortex and has a major influence on activity of the cerebral cortex which determines our level of alertness

What if every time someone fell asleep in class, I slapped them? or if every time you checked your phone in class, I tased you? or if every time you were late to class, I added 5 questions to your final exam? or what if a parent spanked their child when they acted out? These are examples of…

On the show The Big Bang Theory, Sheldon tries to train what he considers bad traits out of Penny by giving her chocolate when she “behaves” or does something good. This is an example of ______________________. (May choose more than one answer if you see fit.)

Spanking is negative punishment. (Written by Victoria in Gainesville)