Neuro Flashcards
1
Q
What is the right hemisphere of the brain responsible for?
A
Creativity, imagination, intuition, holistic thinking, arts, non-verbal cues, rhythm, daydreaming, emotions
2
Q
What is the left hemisphere of the brain responsible for?
A
Speech, analytics, order, reading, writing, computations, sequencing, logic, mathematics
3
Q
Non-modifiable risk factors for stroke-
A
Age, gender, family history, genetics
4
Q
Modifiable risk factors for stroke
A
Hypertension, smoking, diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity/low physical activity, excessive alcohol consumption, drug abuse, AFIB, stress
