consciousness

Question 1

consciousness definition

Answer 1

the subjective experience of the mind and the world around us

Question 2

what are the elements of conciousness

Answer 2

levels (alertness) vs. contents (subjective experience)

Question 3

what system maintains conciousness

Answer 3

Reticular activating system…
the degree of
activity in the reticular system is associated with
alertness/levels of consciousness.

Question 4

RF the modulates cerebral activity via various projections which are…

Answer 4

RF projects to the hypothalamus, thalamus and the cortex

• Ventral tegmental area (dopaminergic neurones)
(midbrain)

• Locus coeruleus (noradrenergic neurones) (pons)

Question 5

is there a singe brain function for conicousness

Answer 5

NO

Question 6

Quantifying brain

complexity using ….

Answer 6

transcranial magnetic
stimulation and EEG
– pertubational
complexity index
(PCI)

Question 7

what is Neural correlates of consciousnes

Answer 7

The minimum neuronal mechanisms jointly sufficient for any one
specific conscious experience

Question 8

name some Disorders of consciousness

Answer 8

Coma
Vegetative state
Minimally conscious state

Question 9

define coma

Answer 9

state of unconsciousness in which the subject
cannot be roused by even strong sensory stimuli.

(absent wakefulness and awareness)

Question 10

define vegetative state

Answer 10

irreversible coma due to disconnection of cortex from brainstem or
widespread cortical damage