Susan, a 28-year-old female with intractable epilepsy, underwent a surgical procedure to reduce seizure spread between her cerebral hemispheres. Following surgery, she demonstrates difficulty coordinating tasks that require information from both sides of her body, though language and memory remain intact. Which structure was most likely severed during the procedure?

Your 8-year-old client with Cerebral Palsy is learning to tie his shoes over the course of a few weeks. He is able to tie his shoes better and faster over time. What process is occurring in his motor system?  

Which of the following statements is false in regards to upper and lower motor neuron disorders?

After a long day of studying for your neuroscience midterm at Clark Hall, you walk toward Turner Garage. Your eyes have adjusted to the dim streetlights along the sidewalk, but suddenly a car emerges with its headlights on, causing you to shield your eyes. How does the sudden increase in light intensity affect neuronal activity?

An older adult with spinal stenosis at the C6 level presents with neck pain, weakness and fine motor difficulties in both upper extremities. She states that symptoms interfere with their ability to wash her face, apply makeup, and style her hair. Imaging reveals a small lesion in the spinal cord. Which spinal tracts are most likely affected? Left: corticospinal tract; Middle: dorsal columns medial lemniscus (DCML); Right: spinothalamic tract. 

A client presents with a lesion in the Somatomotor Network (SMN). Based on this lesion, which of the following clinical presentations is most likely?

Which of the following is TRUE about the direct pathway of the basal ganglia?

You are playing baseball. You hear the crack of the bat and see the ball coming to you in right field. You catch ball in your glove and throw to second base to keep the first base runner from advancing. What brain region is responsible for the integration of all the incoming sensory information including auditory, visual, touch, and proprioceptive information?

A client has damage to this brain structure. Which function would be most directly impaired, and what observable challenges might you expect during activity performance?  

Your client recently fell and presents with gradual onset of headache and confusion over the past 24–48 hours. Imaging reveals bleeding beneath the outermost meningeal layer. How would this type of hemorrhage be classified?