Neurology Conditions path

Question 1

Subdural Haematoma - Pathophysiology (2)

Answer 1

1) rupture of bridging vein between cortex and venous sinus 2) accumulation of clotted blood in subdural space

Question 2

Extradural Haematoma - Pathophysiology (3)

Answer 2

1) fracture of temporal or parietal bone 2) laceration of middle meningeal artery 3) accumulation of clotted blood in extradural space

Question 3

Epilepsy - Pathophysiology (Focal) (1)

Answer 3

1) electrical discharge limited to one part of the cortex (80% in temporal lobe)

Question 4

Epilepsy - Pathophysiology (Generalised) (1)

Answer 4

1) electrical discharge simultaneously throughout whole cortex

Question 5

Parkinson’s Disease - Pathophysiology (6)

Answer 5

1) mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress on substantia nigra 2) progressive degeneration of dopaminergic neurones of substantia nigra 3) decreased DA synthesis in the striatum 4) decreased DA release 5) decreased thalamus activity 6) decreased movement