DSA13 Forster Frontal cortical functions Flashcards
1
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dorsolateral syndrome
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Abulia (loss of decision-making ability) and loss of sensory-linked planning.
2
Q
What tests evaluate the dorsolateral system?
A
Trailmaking test, Wisconsin card sort.
3
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orbitofrontal system
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Unable to link plans for behavior to motivation and values; impulsive; change in personality. Score well on dorsolateral exams.
4
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dorsomedial damage
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Akinesia; motor impersistence (ie cannot do more than one task in a set); gait apraxia (initiating and sustaining goal-direted behavior)
