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21 Cards in this Set
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parts of the brain?
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frontal lobe, parietal lobe, occipital lobe, temporal lobe, cerebellum
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corpus callosum?
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splits the brain into two hemispheres
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regions of the brain: limbic system?
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thalamus, hypothalamus, pituitary, amygdala, hippocampus, cerebellum
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regions of the brain: brainstem?
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pons, reticular formation, medula
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medulla?
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vital INVOLUNTARY functions: breathing, heart rate, urination, orgasm
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pons?
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sleep and arousal
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reticular formation?
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sleep, arousal, attention
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formation of synapses
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1. small number at birth
2. overproduced then selectively lost; learning adds synapses |
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learning without distraction relies on what brain part?
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hippocampus
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learning to multitask relies on what brain part?
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striatum
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symptoms of concussion
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1. passing out
2. memory loss 3. slurred words, trouble concentrating 4. blurred vision 5. can't stand 6. nausea |
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symptoms of post concussive syndrome
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1. changes in ability to think
2. headaches, blurry vision 3. changes in sleep pattern 4. changes in personality 5. lack of interest 6.changes in sex drive 7. dizziness |
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diagnosis of concussion
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1. ask simple questions
2. strength 3. coordination 4. reflexes 5. sensations 6. imaging tests |
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treatment of concussion
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1. watch for changes in behavior
2. cold packs 3. pain medicine 4. rest |
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cumulative effects of concussion
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1. psychiatric disorders (depression)
2. long term memory loss 3. alzheimer's disease, dementia 4. parkinson's |
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prevention of concussions
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wear helmets/safety equipment, seatbelts;
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frontal lobe?
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1. thinking
2. planning 3. decision making 4. problem solving 5. movement |
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temporal lobe?
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1. memory
2. emotion 3. hearing 4. language |
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parietal lobe?
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sensation
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occipital lobe?
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vision
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cerebellum?
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balance
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