Final stuff

Question 1

ischemia

Answer 1

a condition in which inadequate blood flow results in insufficient quantities of oxygen being delivered to the tissue

Question 2

transient ischemia attack

Answer 2

a brief episode of stroke symptoms that does not cause permanent damage

Question 3

cerebral hemorrage

Answer 3

a condition caused by bleeding in the brain

Question 4

infarct

Answer 4

an area of dead neural tissue

Question 5

concussion

Answer 5

a head injury that results from a blow to the head without penetration of the brain or a blow from a different part of the brain

Question 6

subdural hematoma

Answer 6

a mass of clotted blood that forms between the dura matter and arachnoid following a head injury

Question 7

infiltrating tumor

Answer 7

lack distinct boundaries and are likely to recur

Question 8

Grand Mal seizure encephalitis

Answer 8

a generalized seizure that results in violent convulsions

Question 9

transmissible spongiform encephalopathy

Answer 9

a disease that can be transferred from one animal to another and that produces fatal, degenerative condition characterized by dementia and motor disturbance

Question 10

positive symptoms of schizophrenia

Answer 10

delusions
hallucinations
disorganized speech

Question 11

what causes tardive dyskinesia

Answer 11

a chronic disorder characterized by involuntary, jerky movements, that occurs as the result of long term treatment with anti-psychotic medications

Question 12

mania

Answer 12

an emotional state characterized by abnormally elevated, expansive or irritable mood

Question 13

what are some causes of strokes

Answer 13

the brain’s blood supply is interrupted by either bleeding or by the sudden blockage of a blood vessel

Question 14

leading cause of closed head injuries

Answer 14

a blow to the head

Question 15

what should an athlete do after gaining a concussion

Answer 15

wait a certain amount of time after the concussion depending on the type of concussion

Question 16

gliomas typically consist of what types of cells

Answer 16

develop in glia cells

arise astrocytes and oligodendrocytes

Question 17

generalized seizures usually involve the circuits connecting which areas of the brain

Answer 17

the circuits connecting the thalamus with the cortex

Question 18

MS is believed to be caused by what factors

Answer 18

environmental factors as well as hereditary
exposure to various viruses
lack of vitamin D

Question 19

what is the nature of the relationship between Herpes Simplex Infection and Dementia

Answer 19

if one gets herpes they have an increased chance of getting dementia

Question 20

what do theorists believe migraine headaches are caused by

Answer 20

originated in the blood vessels

increased blood flow

Question 21

what neurotransmitter is implicated with migraines

Answer 21

serotonin

Question 22

how does one’s age affect their ability to recover from brain damage

Answer 22

when someone is older it is harder to recover from brain damage

Question 23

how are fetal cell transplants treating damage related to strokes

Answer 23

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Question 24

primary risk factors for stroke

Answer 24

age 
hypertension 
smoking
diabetes
high cholesterol
obesity
usage of: alcohol, cocaine, amphetamines, heroin, and drugs