Final stuff Flashcards
ischemia
a condition in which inadequate blood flow results in insufficient quantities of oxygen being delivered to the tissue
transient ischemia attack
a brief episode of stroke symptoms that does not cause permanent damage
cerebral hemorrage
a condition caused by bleeding in the brain
infarct
an area of dead neural tissue
concussion
a head injury that results from a blow to the head without penetration of the brain or a blow from a different part of the brain
subdural hematoma
a mass of clotted blood that forms between the dura matter and arachnoid following a head injury
infiltrating tumor
lack distinct boundaries and are likely to recur
Grand Mal seizure encephalitis
a generalized seizure that results in violent convulsions
transmissible spongiform encephalopathy
a disease that can be transferred from one animal to another and that produces fatal, degenerative condition characterized by dementia and motor disturbance
positive symptoms of schizophrenia
delusions
hallucinations
disorganized speech
what causes tardive dyskinesia
a chronic disorder characterized by involuntary, jerky movements, that occurs as the result of long term treatment with anti-psychotic medications
mania
an emotional state characterized by abnormally elevated, expansive or irritable mood
what are some causes of strokes
the brain’s blood supply is interrupted by either bleeding or by the sudden blockage of a blood vessel
leading cause of closed head injuries
a blow to the head
what should an athlete do after gaining a concussion
wait a certain amount of time after the concussion depending on the type of concussion
gliomas typically consist of what types of cells
develop in glia cells
arise astrocytes and oligodendrocytes
generalized seizures usually involve the circuits connecting which areas of the brain
the circuits connecting the thalamus with the cortex
MS is believed to be caused by what factors
environmental factors as well as hereditary
exposure to various viruses
lack of vitamin D
what is the nature of the relationship between Herpes Simplex Infection and Dementia
if one gets herpes they have an increased chance of getting dementia
what do theorists believe migraine headaches are caused by
originated in the blood vessels
increased blood flow
what neurotransmitter is implicated with migraines
serotonin
how does one’s age affect their ability to recover from brain damage
when someone is older it is harder to recover from brain damage
how are fetal cell transplants treating damage related to strokes
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primary risk factors for stroke
age hypertension smoking diabetes high cholesterol obesity usage of: alcohol, cocaine, amphetamines, heroin, and drugs
