Organisation of the nervous system Flashcards
What do the dominant and non-dominant hemispheres control? Which is which is right handed people?
Dominant = speech
Non-dominant = spatial awareness
Left is dominant in right handed people.
What does the frontal lobe control?
Motor control of the opposite side of the body.
Speech output on dominant side
Insight and control of emotions
What does the temporal lobe control?
Memory and emotions
Comprehension of speech in the dominant hemisphere
Wha does the parietal lobe control?
Sensation on the opposite side of the body.
Appreciation of space (especially in the non-dominant hemisphere).
What does the occipital lobe control?
Vision
What does the basal ganglia do?
Integration of motor and sensory inputs
What does the cerebellum do?
Coordinates movement and is important in the control of balance and posture.
The central cerebellar structures are important in gait and sitting balance.
What is the function of the brainstem?
Maintains consciousness
What are the motor level which diseases are classified by?
Upper motor neurone
Lower motor neurone
Neuromuscular junction
Muscle weakness
What are the autonomic nervous systems and where do they arise?
Sympathetic nervous system (spinal segments T1-L2).
Parasympathetic nervous system (brain stem and spinal segments S2-S4).
What are the neurological screening questions?
Do you have, or have you had?
- Headaches
- Memory disturbance
- Dizziness or giddiness
- Blackouts
- Change in taste or smell
- Visual problems
- Double vision
- Difficulty with speech
- Difficulty with swallowing
- Weakness in your arms or legs
- Numbness or tingling
What examination do patients with strokes or TIAs need?
Cardiovascular
What examinations do patients with dizziness need?
Ears and hearing
