neuro s10 Examplify - stroke Flashcards
1
Q
inferior quadrantopias occur due to damage where?
A
to the superior optic radiations which run in the parietal lobe
2
Q
what causes contralateral homonymous hemianopia
A
occipital lesions
3
Q
what causes superior quadrantopias?
A
temporal lobe lesions
> superior optic radiations damages
4
Q
anterior communicating artery connects
A
the anterior cerebral arteries
5
Q
pure motor stroke often caused by
A
lenticulostriate vessels in the internal capsule
branch of MCA
6
Q
what is xanthochromia?
suggests what?
A
yellow discoloration indicating the presence of bilirubin in CSF
a SAH occurred more than 12 hours ago
7
Q
posterior communicating artery connects
A
the anterior and posterior circulations