Intro to Neuro Flashcards

1
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where do low level functions exist in the brain?

A

low in the brain (brain stem)

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where do high level functions exist in the brain?

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high in the brain (cortex)

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3
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why is neuroanatomy so confusing?

A

all cortical functions get carried through brainstem and then through the cord so a problem with these areas will look like cortical problems also

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4
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which are the UMN?

A

CNS-brain, spinal cord (until the anterior horn cell)

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5
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which are the LMN?

A

PNS-somatic nervous system
autonomic nervous system (para/symp)
(from anterior horn cell to innervated muscle)

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overactive parasympathetic response would provoke what?

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salivation, lacrimation, urinary incontinence, bowel incontinence

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overactive sympathetic response would provoke what?

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tachycardia, flight or flight

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what is the study of choice to examine the nervous system (with the exception of vascular problems)?

A

MRI

distinguishes subtle differences in density of tissues

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what is the one thing that a non contrast CT of the brain would show you?

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blood in the brain (hemorrhage)

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which type of brain lesions are very debilitating?

A

deep brain lesions (processing centers-nuclei- are most affected)

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what is an intracerebral hemorrhage?

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blood accumulating below the pia mater (within the cerebral cortex)

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what is a subarachnoid hemorrhage?

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blood accumulating in the subarachnoid space (usu. b/c of an aneurysm, AVM)
-presents with “worst headache of my life”

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how is a subarachnoid hemorrhage diagnosed?

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CT scan (followed by an LP if you are still suspicious)

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what is a subdural hemorrhage?

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blood accumulating in the subdural space

-older ppl, coumadin, traumatic,

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what is the main complication with any intracranial hemorrhage?

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skull doesn’t have any give and it causes intracranial pressure increase which causes brain stem herniation

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16
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what are the main functions of the meninges?

A

outer covering
CSF circulation
buoyancy

17
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what is the main arterial support to the meninges?

A

middle meningeal artery

18
Q

what is are the main venous support to the meninges?

A

superior sagittal sinus
inferior sagittal sinus
transverse sinsu

19
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which ventricle is adjacent to the cerebellum and is included in the hindbrain?

20
Q

which is the oldest embryologic part of the brain (hindbrain)

A

cerebellum

21
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what is included in the midbrain?

A

center of the brain

22
Q

what is the diencephalon and telencephalon (forebrain)?

A

thalamus, hypothalamus (di)

corpus collosum, cerebrum, ganglai

23
Q

what are frontal lobe functions?

A
reasoning
planning
speech
movement
emotions
problem-solving
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what are the parietal functions?

A

movement
orientation
recognition
perception of stimuli

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what are the occipital lobe functions?
visual processing
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what are the temporal lobe functions?
perception recognition of auditory stimuli memory speech
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where are the pleasure/reward pathways located?
limbic system (thalamus, hypothalamus, amygdala, hippocampus)
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which part of brainstem is responsible for respiration and heartbeat?
medulla
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what part of the brainstem helps with coordinating movement and analyzes sensory information?
pons
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which part of the brain is involved with vision, hearing, eye movement and body movements?
midbrain
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which type of brain cell has foot processes around capillaries forming the BBB?
astrocytes
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what are clinical indications of UMN lesion?
1. contralaterally affected 2. spasticity and increased muscle tone 3. positive Babinski sign 4. no muscle atrophy 5. hyperreflexivity and clonus
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what are clinical indications of LMN lesions?
1. decreases muscle tone and weakness 2. decreased strength and decreased reflexes 3. atrophy of muscles 4. abnormal EMG potentials, including fasciculations