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Structure of Neurons

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-soma/cell body w/ nucleus
-dendrites (receiving end)
-axon terminal (covered by myelin sheath insulation)
-presynaptic terminal buttons

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What are glia?

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type of cells in the nervous system
that, in contrast to neurons, does not
conduct impulses over long distances

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What are the 5 types of glia?

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  1. astrocytes
  2. microglia
  3. oligodendrocytes
  4. Schwann cells
  5. radial glia
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Astrocytes are?

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-star shaped
-shields synapses from chemicals
-synchronizes neural signals (taking up/releasing ions/transmitters)

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Microglia are ?

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-part of the immune system
-white blood cells of the brain

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What do oligodendrocyes and Schwann cells do?

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-build myelin sheaths
-supply axon with nutrients

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What do radial glia do?

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-guide migration of neurons and their axons during embryonic development, then differentiate into neurons

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What is the resting potential?

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When a neuron fires, the resting potential changes, and and the cell becomes DEPOLARIZED moving signals down axons to terminal buttons and releasing into adjacent extracellular space/synapse.; ~-70mV

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What forces act on sodium & potassium ions ?

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-selective permeability of cell membranes
-sodium-potassium pump
-electrical gradient (-70mV inside)
-concentration gradient (high to low)

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Describe the sodium potassium pump?

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-closed at rest
-3 Na+ 2 K+ in
-Na+ is 10x more concentrated outside
-active transport (requires energy)

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What is Activation Potential?

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AP is an explosion of electric activity created by a depolarizing current (message sent by axons).

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The chemical events at a Synapse:

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1) neuron synthesizes NT (small- axon terminals, neuropeptides-cell body)
2) AP travels down axon, calcium enters releasing NT
3) NT diffuse across synaptic cleft & attach to receptors
4) NT separate from receptors
5) NT diffuse or re-uptake
6) Post synaptic cells send reverse messages to end further NT release

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Types of Neurotransmitters

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glutamate, GABA, glycine, aspartate, acetylcholine, serotonin, dopamin, norepinephrine, epinephrine, endorphins, substance P, neuropeptide Y, ATP, adenosine, NO (nitric oxide)

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Synthesize of Transmitters

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-made from AA from proteins in diet
-made in presynaptic terminal

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Storage of Transmitters

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-stored in vesicles (tiny spherical packets)
-MAO (monamine oxidase)- breaks down into inactive chemicals to prevent accumulation

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Release of Transmitters

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Depolarization opens voltage-dependent calcium gates in the presynaptic terminal –> exocytosis (release of NT)

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Drugs that bind to receptors include:

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1) Hallocinogenic (distort perception)
2) Nicotine (increase dopamine)
3) Opiate (eg. morphine & heroin) relieve pain

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Neuropeptide

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influence ongoing synaptic activity; enhancing or impeding neurotransmission

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What does the spinal chord do?

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communicates with all sense organs except those of the head

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What is the thalamus?

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main source of input to the cerebral cortex; separate left and right structures located in the center of the midbrain

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What is the hypothalamus?

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-structure under thalamus,
-regulates most motivated behavior (sleep, eating, etc.)

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What is the pituitary gland?

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-endocrine (hormone producing gland) attached to the base of the thalamus

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What is the hippocampus?

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forms, organizes, stores memory; lies between thalamus & cerebral cortex, mostly towards posterior of the forebrain

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What are the ventricles?

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4 fluid filled cavities within the brain

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Occipital Lobe
Lies at the very back of the brain and is responsible for visual input
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Parietal Lobe
between occipital lobe and central sulcus, processes bodily sensations
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Temporal Lobe
-lateral portion, near temples -contributes to hearing, complex processes of vision and processing of emotional information
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Frontal Lobe
Section of cerebral cortex that extends from the central sulcus to the anterior limit of the brain -fine movement, spacial association
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Prefrontal Cortex
anterior portion of the frontal lobe, which responds mostly to the sensory stimuli that signal the need for movement
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How do the part work together?
The Binding Theory: broken into senses
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Dave, sustained a mild to moderate concussion. Since Dave has sustained a mild to moderate concussion, is it possible that Dave might eventually begin to show some signs indicative of neural behavioral problems?
Yes
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If your patient, who has sustained a mild to moderate concussion, do you think that your patient might eventually be referred to a neurologist for a comprehensive detailed neurological evaluation?
Yes
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Does each spinal nerve have both a sensory and motor component?
Yes
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What are afferent nerves?
Access (bring info towards); carry signals to the brain for the sensory organs
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What are efferent nerves?
Exit (bring info away); transmit impulses from brain to muscles or glands
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What is the path of light?
1) enters pupil 2) inversely projected to retina 3) bipolar cells 4) ganglion cells & amacrine cells (refine) 5) optic nerve
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What is the trichromatic theory?
Color vision is perceived through the relative rates of response by three kinds of cones, more intense light increase the activity of the cones
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What is vestibular sensation?
The movement, gravity and balance sense, allows us to move smoothly.
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What is the somatosensory system?
the sensation of the body and its movements including touch, pressure, cold, pain, etc.
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What are some ways of relieving pain?
-opioids/endorphins (CNS) -cannabinoids/capsaicin (PNS) -placebos
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Dave is presenting and sustained a MILD TO MODERATE CONCUSSION/HEAD INJURy Since Dave had sustained a mild to moderate concussion, is it possible that Dave might eventually begin to show some signs indicative of neurobehavioral problems?
Yes
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Is Dave presently showing signs and symptoms of indicative of a panic disorder?
If, no feelings of sadness, anxiety or fear--> no
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If your patient has sustained a mild to moderate concussion, do you think your patient might eventually be referred to a licensed neuropsychologist for a comprehensive check?
Yes
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What is neuropsychology?
branch of psychology studying the brain and nervous system
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What are the goals of a neuropsychological assessment?
to fulfill a patient's care and recovery
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Does a neuropsychological assessment assist a patient in understanding possible residual deficits?
True
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What part of the nervous system prepares us for fight or flight?
The sympathetic nervous system
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What are the names of the catecholamine NT?
-epinephrine -norepinephrine -dopamine
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What do neuromodulators do?
-modify or regulates the effect of neurotransmitters; important for hunger or thirst -like neuropeptides
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NT are primarily associated with...
the synaptic cleft
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What transmits nervous signals around the brain and to other parts of the body
Axons
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What does polarization mean?
When the inside of the cell is more negatively charged.
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Which part of the nervous system relaxes the body and facilitates vegetative, non-emergency responses?
Parasympathetic
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What are the two branches of the autonomic nervous system?
Parasympathetic, sympathetic
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Which nervous system are emotional responses to a traumatic event most directly under the control of?
Autonomic
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What is the name of the pair of structures at the centre of the forebrain?
the thalamus
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True or false: When you see an object because light is striking your retina, you areseeing the object because it’s sending out light rays on the object
FALSE
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Light from the right side of the world strikes which part of the retina?
The left
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If you want to see something in fine detail where on the retina should you focus the light on?
the fovea
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Which lobe of the cerebral cortex is auditory info sent?
temporal
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Which color constancy theory can best explain why people who are wearing yellow glasses can still identify the color of a green apple?
Retinex theory
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When a person sees spoken language or music..
synethesia
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The brain chemicals known as endorphins that attach to the same receptors as morphine produce similar effects to which substance?
opiods
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What receptors are responsible for color perception?
cones
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Does a spinal neuron have both a sensory and motor component?
Yes
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An individual with damage to the primary somatosensory cortex would most likely have problems with ?
Touch
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Rods are more sensitive to ... And cones are more sensitive to...
faint light, bright light
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What does opponent process theory describe?
Green dot seeing as red dot (perception of color as opposite ends of a spectrum)
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CNdilemma: The author quoted Gainotti’s research and mentioned that emotional disorders in brain injury cases may arise as a direct result of which of the following factors or causes?
1) Neurological damage 2) psychological /psychodynamic factors 3) psychosocial causes
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CNdilemma: The author stated that there is much evidence to support the fact that many successful brain injury rehabilitation programs have not relied upon which of the following fields for their theoretical input?
Cognitive Neuroscience
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In the concussion article, the author stated that __ is the most cited psychological disturbance after traumatic brain injury
depression
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The author stated that traumatic brain injury can result in diffuse lesions in the brain and these lesions result in __ changes including an increase in excitatory neurotransmitters
biochemical changes
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The author stated that traumatic brain injury has also been identified as a potential risk factor for the occurrence of which of the following disorders?
neurodegenerative dementing disorders including alzheimers, parkinson's, and mild cognitive impairment (MCI)

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