Diseases Of Nervous System And Basic Neurochemistry Flashcards
What are the markers of neurogenerative diseases
Amyloid beta
Total protein
What are the markers of infectious diseases
Protein
Glucose
What are the markers of autoimmune disorders
IGg index
Protein
What are the conditions under metabolic and genetic disorders
PKU
Wilson’s disease
What are the markers of metabolic and genetic disorders
Ceroplasmin
Protein
Epinephrine
What is the difference between hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke
Hemorrhagic has to do with blood deposits on the Brain
While….
Ischemic has to do with cut off of blood flow from the brain
Alzemiers is characterized by ________
Memory loss, cognitive decline, amyloid plagues and neurofibrillary tingles
Which condition is common in the north
Meningitis
Parkinson’s disease is characterized by________
Motor dysfunction
Types of neurotransmitters
Excitatory
Inhibitory
And neuromodulators
Examples of excitatory NS
Glutamate and acetylcholine
Examples of inhibitory neurotransmitters
GABA and glucine
Examples of neuromodulators
Dopamine
Serotonin
Examples of neuroglial cells
Astrocytes
• Microglia
• Oligodendrocytes
What is the role of astr
The astrocyte-neuron lactate shuttle provides lactate to neurons during high energy demand.
What is the normal component of electrolyte in CSF
Sodium= 138-150 mmol/L
Potassium = 2.8-3.2 mmol/L
Chloride = 118-132mmol/L
What is multiple sclerosis
A condition where the immune system is attaching the lining of the nervous system causing demyelination of cells, motor, sensory or cognitive dysfunction
In traumatic Brian injury the glucose is?
Normal
What protein can be measured in cases of blood brain barrier issues
S100B
In tuberculosis meningitis _____, ______, ______ and _____ is increased
Protein, adenosine deaminase (ADA), lactate and chloride
RBCs is increased in _____
Subarachnoid hemorrhage
