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What are the 3 layers of mater called?

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Dura mater
Arachnoid mater
Pia mater

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What is a red neuron?

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A pathological hallmark of lethal injury to a neuron brought about by hypoxia or ischaemia.

Results in cell death.

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What neuronal change occurs in response to chronic degenerative disease?

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Simple neuronal atrophy

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What are sub-cellular alterations of neurons also known as?

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Inclusions

Common in AD.

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What cells are affected in demyelinating disorders?

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Oligodendrocytes

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What is the role of astrocytes?

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Maintenance of the blood brain barrier.

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What is the process by which astrocytes produce scar tissue?

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Gliosis

This is the most important indicator of CNS injury.

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How do microglia respond to injury in the brain tissue?

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Through proliferation and aggregation.

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What are microglia?

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The macrophages of the CNS.

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What artery is most commonly affected by a thrombus to the Circle of Willis?

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Middle cerebral artery

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What % of the cardiac output goes to the brain?

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Around 15%.

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What is a common precipitating factor in infarct and haemorrhagic strokes?

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Hypertension

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What causes global ischaemic damage?

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Systemic compromise which is not compensatable.

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What causes focal ischaemic damage?

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The restriction of blood flow to a particular area of the brain.

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Are glial cells more susceptible to hypoxic injury than neurons?

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No, neurons are.

These will be injured first.

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How long does a TIA last?

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Less than 24 hours.

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How long does a stroke last?

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Over 24 hours.

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How long does it take for liquefactive necrosis to develop?

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Months

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What is reactive gliosis?

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The process by which astrocytes increase in both number and size.

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What can severe hypertension precipitate in the brain?

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Hypertensive encephalopathy

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What is amyloid angiopathy?

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When abnormal protein sheets are deposited in the cerebral and meningeal vessels.

Makes them less likely to cope with increased pressure.

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What are the most common congenital vascular abnormalities?

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Arteriovenous malformations

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Where is the most common site of an arteriovenous malformation?

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Middle cerebral artery

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What is the most common cause of spontaneous subarachnoid haemorrhage?

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Saccular/Berry aneurysm

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Is subarachnoid haemorrhage more common in women or men?
Women
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What are symptoms of a subarachnoid haemorrhage?
Abrupt onset headache Vomiting LOC
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What is the role of the falx cerebri?
To separate the cerebral hemispheres.
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Where is CSF produced?
Lateral ventricles
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What is the role of the CSF?
Prevent injury to the brain | Clear waste
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Are any cells present in a normal CSF sample?
No
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If lymphocytes are seen in CSF, what does this indicate?
Viral infection Fungal infection Autoimmune disease
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Raised neutrophil levels in the CSF are seen in what?
Bacterial infection
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Low glucose in the CSF indicates what?
``` Bacterial infection (TB most commonly seen with this) Fungal infection ```
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What is a hydrocephalus?
An accumulation of excessive CSF within the ventricular system.
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What can cause hydrocephalus?
Obstruction to CSF flow Decreased resorption Overproduction of CSF
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What is hydrocephalus ex vacuo?
The dilatation of the ventricles due to loss of brain parenchyma. There is no raised ICP.
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Where is brain metastasis commonly found?
The boundary between the grey and white matter.
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What is a grade IV astrocytoma called?
Glioblastoma
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What is the most common tumour in kids?
Medulloblastoma These occur at the midline, can cause hydrocephalus (if the flow of CSF is disrupted).
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What do multiple abscesses indicate?
Haematogenous spread
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How is a cerebral abscess diagnosed?
CT or MRI. There will also be signs of infection and a raised ICP.
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What is bacterial meningitis?
Inflammation of the meninges due to bacteria. A medical emergency.
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What are the two categories of head injury?
Penetrating | Blunt
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What is a key determinant in head injury severity?
Velocity
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Is primary brain injury reversible?
No, it is irreversible.
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What is a clinical hallmark of a primary brain injury?
Immediate cessation of consciousness level.
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What is a coup injury?
Injury at the side of the impact.
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What is a contracoup injury?
Injury diametrically opposite the point of impact.
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Is contracoup or coup injury worse?
Contracoup injury is worse.
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Disruption of what structures lead to the development of a subdural haematoma?
Bridging veins.
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Where do subdural haematomas occur?
Between the dura mater and arachnoid mater.
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Which patients usually present with a subdural haematoma?
Elderly patients with a clear history of trauma.
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In MS. what is commonly seen in the CSF?
Oligoclonal bands
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How does demyelination appear on a T2 weighted MRI scan?
Hyperintense regions
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What is the most common pattern of MS
Relapsing/Remitting
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Are MS plaques distributed symmetrically?
No
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What follows neuronal atrophy in degenerative disease?
Gliosis
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Is dementia a disease of symmetrical neuronal involvement?
Yes
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What is the most common form of dementia?
Alzheimer's disease
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What are neurofibrillary tangles?
Bundles of insoluble microtubules within the cytoplasm of neurons. Presence associated with AD.
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What mode of inheritance is seen in HD?
Autosomal dominant It is a trinucleotide repeat disorder.

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