Question

Kristi has been training as a ballet dancer since she was very young. When Kristi’s car is hit by another motorist, she is diagnosed with mild trauma to the area in the back of her brain. Kristi tries to dance again soon after her accident but has a great deal of trouble maintaining her balance.
Explain how each of the following concepts applies to Kristi’s current situation.

Cerebellum:
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI):
Neuroplasticity:

Answer 1

Answer:

The Cerebellum is the area of the brain that is also accountable for balance, coordination and vocal expression, among other things, such as receiving signals from the main parts of the central nervous system, such as the spinal cord.

Injury to this section of the brain may be responsible for the difficulty of Kristis to maintain her equilibrium.

Magnetic resonance (MRI) imaging:

Magnetic resonance imaging ( MRI) is one of the instruments or diagnostic equipment used in disease identification, diagnosis and treatment assessment. It features the use of non-invasive technologies in the development of 3d format clear photographs of internal organs such as the brain.

 

Neuroplasticity

This is one of the functions of the neural system of the brain. It has the ability to turn or modify its skills and functions by creating and reorganizing nerve cells in order to compensate for the effects of injuries or diseases.

Children are known to have more Neuroplasticity abilities than adults. If Kristi is still very young, chances are that she will recover with moderate or no treatments at all.

Cheers.