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List a key function of the CNS: |
The CNS is responsible for integrating sensory information received from the periphery and for synthesizing emotions, memories, and thoughts (Section 1.3) |
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What is the location and function of the limbic system? |
Located in cerebrum |
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List the three functional categories of the activities performed by the cerebral cortex. |
Sensory, Motor and Association areas (Section 1.4) |
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The hypothalamus helps maintain homeostasis of many of the body’s organs through its regulation of |
Autonomic and endocrine systems (Section 1.4) |
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List the negative consequences of excess glutamate in the brain |
can cause an influx of calcium into affected cells, which may result in their death. |
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What is a SSRI used for? |
Depression (Section 2.6) |
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Name three functions involved with expressions of emotion. |
Sensory, motor, and autonomic functions (Section 1.3) |
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PBA is believed to be the consequence of ___________________ in brain pathways in a common network that |
Disruptions (Section 1.4) |
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True or False? The limbic system modulates motor and behavioral responses. |
False. The limbic system integrates social and motivational information, to generate contextually relevant, |
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The National Stroke Association conducted an internet-based survey of stroke survivors and their caregivers. On the |
53% |
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List the two clinical features that must be present for the diagnosis of dementia: |
Impairment in two or more cognitive functions, such as memory, language skills, the ability to pay attention, or the ability to solve problems.
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Dementia refers to a group of neurologic disorders associated with |
progressive decline in memory and other |
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Approximately ___________of all dementias are a mix of two or more types. |
Half (Section 3.4) |
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For each of the different types of dementia, the underlying pathophysiology is the same. True or false? |
False. For each of the different types of dementia, the underlying pathophysiology differs (Section 3.6) |
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Name three types of post stroke disabilities. |
Motor control, sensory disturbance, language problems, cognitive problems, emotional disturbance (Section 4.9) |
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Describe the consequences of increased intracranial pressure. |
Increases in intracranial pressure can reduce brain tissue oxygenation and result in the build-up of fluid within the |
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The currently available drugs to treat MS can (select all that apply): a. Cure the rarest form of MS |
b. Slow MS progression d. Treat symptoms (Available agents may also reduce the severity and duration of relapse) (Section 6.7) |
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Common behavioral changes in ALS include _______________, ________________, and ________________. |
Common behavioral changes in ALS include lack of motivation, apathy, and PBA. (Section 7.6) |
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Which of the following is a primary motor symptom of Parkinson's disease? (choose all that apply) |
a. Rigidity |
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List at least three complications of Parkinson's disease. |
PBA, depression, anxiety, psychosis, cognitive impairment (Section 8.6) |
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A feature of Parkinson's disease possibly related to the development of PBA symptoms is involvement of |
Decreased binding at sigma-1 receptors. (Section 8.5) |