DFO Set Six Flashcards
Which of the following is not a function of the hypothalamus?
Regulation of motor activity
The part of the brain that can influence the release of hormones or the endocrine system is the:
Hypothalamus
Several ‘vital centres’ are located in the:
Medulla
The vomiting reflex is mediated by the:
Medulla
Which of the following is a part of the brainstem?
Medulla
The processing of sensory information takes place in the thalamus.
True
A lack of this/these neurotransmitter(s) in the basal ganglia is/are associated with Parkinson’s disease:
Dopamine
Name the three main parts of the brainstem:
Medulla
Pons
Midbrain
Jim has sustained a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) in the right cerebral hemisphere of his brain which was caused by a blockage in an artery and this has resulted in a left sided hemiparesis and unilateral neglect and dysphasia. Name the type of CVA Jim has sustained
Left-sided Ischemic Stroke
Hemiparesis
Weakness on entire left or right side of the body - can’t use his right hand or the right side of his body to feed himself
Unilateral neglect
Lack of attention to or awareness of one side of the visual field - may not be aware of food on the right side of his plate
Dysphagia
Difficulty swallowing - May have difficulty passing food from the mouth to the stomach, or unable to swallow at all
Describe three risk factors for stroke that Jim could have influenced by changing lifestyle factors.
Stress, obesity, and smoking
Name four psychological changes that may be experienced post-CVA
Depression, irritability, anxiety, and difficulty sleeping
The three main arteries that supply the brain are the middle, anterior, and posterior
True
Define the two types of Hemorrhagic stroke
Intracerebral - bleeding directly into brain substance
Subarachnoid - bleeding occurring within the brain’s surrounding membranes and CSF
Brain stem strokes often result in the person being in a coma
True
Define a TIA
Transient Ischemic Attack, temporary blockage of blood supply to the brain
The Periaqueductal Grey matter (PAG) in the midbrain is a link between the amygdala (limbic system) and the systematic ANS pathways.
True
The Substantia Nigra is part of the basal nuclei
True
