CNS Flashcards

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focal neurological signs

A

set symptoms or signs in which causation can be localized to an anatomic site in the CNS

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2
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frontal neurological signs

A

anosmia, inappropriate emotions, expressive dysphasia, motor impairment

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3
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temporal neurological signs

A

cortical deafness and receptive dysphasia

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4
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parietal neurological signs

A

receptive dysphasia, sensory impairment

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5
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What does the cerebellum do?

A

precise motor control

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6
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Wernicks area

A

temporal lobe ü

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7
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broca’s area

A

frontal lobe

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8
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diffuse neurological injury

A

due to increased intracranial pressure usually manifest as impairment of consciousness

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9
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Brain stem

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conduction of major motor and sensory pathways, control of cardio respiratory functions and consciousness, cranial nerve roots

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10
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What is herniation

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part of the brain moves from one compartment of the skull to another due to increased intracranial pressure

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11
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meninges

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cover CNS have protective function and production of cerebral fluid

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