Frontal Lobe Syndromes Flashcards
The last area of the cortex to mature is _
Prefrontal cortex
Regarding the brain organization, the front of the brain is concerned with _ while the back is concerned with _
Output
Input
Generally, the inferior area of the brain is concerned with _ while the superior area of the brain with _
Values, emotional regulation
Executive function, working memory
What are of the brain integrates emotion and cognition?
Prefrontal cortex
Phineas Gage has a damaged _
Ventromedial prefrontal cortex
Impaired social conduct, judgement and decision making are all associated with damage to _
Ventromedial prefrontal cortex
Anterior connecting artery rupture, head trauma, fronto-temporal dementia are associated with damage to the _
Ventromedial prefrontal cortex
Acquired sociopathy is associated with
Ventromedial prefrontal cortex
Decreased intellect, impaired executive function, inappropriate perseverance and impaired working memory are associated with lesions of _
Dorsolateral prefrontal sector
Dorsolateral prefrontal sector on the left and right lead to _ and _, respectively
Broca’s type aphasia, depression
Unconcerned, depressed affect, reduced motivation, poor organization/planning
Akinetic mutism is associated with damage to _
Superior medial prefrontal cortex.
How is akinetic mutism different from Aphasia?
In aphasia, patients try to speak / communicate. Akinetic mutism patients only move the minimum necessary
PFC damage in children is [more/less] severe than in adults
More severe
Disrupted critical social learning is associated with _
PFC dysfunction in children
