Function Neuro questions Flashcards

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What is Wernickes aphasia (parietal)

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Difficulty speaking, reading and writing words
can speak well and in long sentences but often sentences dont connect together
may not know what they are saying makes sense

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What is Broca’s aphasia

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Expressive (non-fluent) aphasia
reduce speech that is limited to several words at a time
limited vocabulary
clumsy
difficulty finding words
difficulty writing
know what they say and have insight re difficulties

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