Patho- Aphasia Flashcards

1
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What is aphasia?

A

Loss or defective language from damage to the speech centres within the left hemisphere

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2
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Where are the speech centres?

A

Left hemisphere

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What are the two speech areas?

A

Broca’s area

Wernicke’s area

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4
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Where is Broca’s area located?

A

Inferior frontal gyrus

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What does Broca’s area do?

A

Allow for expression of language.

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What does damage to Broca’s area cause?

A

Broca’s/expressive aphasia

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Describe Broca’s aphasia

A

Preserved comprehension but impaired ability to communicate it.

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What are the symptoms of Broca’s aphasia?

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Few and disjointed words. Difficulty initiating speech.

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9
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How to patients describe Broca’s aphasia?

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Know what they want to say but can’t get the words out.

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Where is Wernicke’s area located?

A

Superior temporal lobe

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What does Wernicke’s area do?

A

Comprehends speech/language

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12
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What does damage to Wernicke’s area cause?

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Wernicke’s/receptive aphasia

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Describe Wernicke’s aphasia

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Inability to comprehend language but can speak fluently.

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What are the symptoms of Wernicke’s aphasia?

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Inability to comprehend language or make cohesive sentences but fluency retained.

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15
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What is nominal aphasia?

A

Inability to name familiar objects

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16
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What is nominal aphasia a sign of?

A

All other aphasias

17
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What is global/central aphasia?

A

Combination of Broca’s and Wernicke’s aphasia

18
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Other than speech what else can global aphasia affect?

A

Reading and writing

19
Q

What is dysarthria?

A

Slurred speech

20
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How does dysarthria affect language?

A

Language intact but just slur

21
Q

What can cause dysarthria?

A

Paralysis

Slowing/incoordination of phonation muscles

22
Q

Give some examples of dysarthria

A

Gravelly speech of pseudobulbar palsy
Jerky, ataxic speech of cerebellar lesions
Monotone of Parkinson’s