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Assignment: Address the following Short Answer prompts for your Assignment. Be sure to include references to the Learning Resources for this week.
1. In 4 or 5 sentences, describe the anatomy of the basic unit of the nervous system, the neuron. Include each part of the neuron and a general overview of electrical impulse conduction, the pathway it travels, and the net result at the termination of the impulse. Be specific and provide examples.
2. Answer the following (listing is acceptable for these questions):
• What are the major components that make up the subcortical structures?
• Which component plays a role in learning, memory, and addiction?
• What are the two key neurotransmitters located in the nigra striatal region of the brain that play a major role in motor control?
3. In 3 or 4 sentences, explain how glia cells function in the central nervous system. Be specific and provide examples.
4. The synapse is an area between two neurons that allows for chemical communication. In 3 or 4 sentences, explain what part of the neurons are communicating with each other and in which direction does this communication occur? Be specific.
5. In 3-5 sentences, explain the concept of "neuroplasticity." Be specific and provide examples.
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Describe what you would use from your toolbox
: Describe what you would use from your toolbox if you were the new leader of a team that was highly skilled in their field. Why do you feel this would be.
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Would you respect the cultural practice
: In the Asian culture, there is often a belief that terminally ill patients should not be informed about their prognosis. Would you respect the cultural.
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Determine the issue or message you wish to discuss
: Determine the issue or message (e.g., telehealth impact on your practice) you wish to discuss with your legislator(s). Resource: The American Nurses Association
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Reflect on the definition and goal of ebp
: Reflect on the definition and goal of EBP. Choose a professional healthcare organization's website (e.g., a reimbursing body, an accredited body).
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Which component plays a role in learning and addiction
: What are the major components that make up the subcortical structures? Which component plays a role in learning, memory, and addiction?
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Which strategies did you use to learn the material
: Which strategies did you use to learn the material in this course?, Which were the most effective? Why? How did your communication skills improved with.
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Explain at least three nursing care delivery models
: Describe and explain at least 3 nursing care delivery models. Introduction that includes who you are and where you practice nursing.
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Identify your legislator and contact information
: Identify your legislator and contact information from his or her website and/or search here. The student must write three (3) letters to their identified.
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Identify and consider who maintains your data
: Reflect on your current nursing practice and your use of databases, including where, how, and why you use databases. Identify and consider who maintains your.
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