Brain Pathologies Flashcards

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Acute inflammation and demyelination of peripheral sensory/motor fibers; Immune system attacks Schwann cells

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Guillain Barre

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2
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extension of both arms and legs. Indicates more severe lesion (below red nucleus)

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decerebrate posturing

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3
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a condition of muscular weakness caused by nerve damage or disease; partial paralysis

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paresis

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4
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flexion of both arms at elbow and extension of both legs

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decorticate posturing

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5
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these are symptoms of what hyperkinetic disorder? chorea, decreased executive function, impulsive, sexually inappropriate behavior

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Huntington’s

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6
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trouble controlling speech muscles

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dysarthria

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7
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Parkinson’s plus syndrome involving: Akinetic/rigid motor symptoms, corticospinal tract dysfunction (trouble w/upper limb movements), cerebellar signs (dysarthria, gait ataxia), AD, decreased oriented cognition and difficulty directing attention.

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multiple system atrophy

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8
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Parkinson’s plus syndrome involving: Early onset gait instability, rigidity, freezing of gait, depression, psychosis, rage attacks

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progressive supranuclear palsy

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9
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these are symptoms of what hyperkinetic disorder? genetic, non-progressive. Involuntary, sustained muscle contractions causing abnormal postures or twisting, repetitive movements

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Dystonia

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10
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disorder w/signs that mimic Parkinson’s but are toxic, infectious or traumatic in nature

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Parkinsonism

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dilation of the wall of an artery or vein. Swelling can lead to a rupture

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cerebral aneurysm

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12
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inability to process sensory information

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agnosia

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