Written Responses Flashcards
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Discuss the clinical neurology tests used in the diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis, and the results that you would expect to observe.
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2
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Discuss the use of EDA in the examination of signal detection and unconsciously perceived stimuli.
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3
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- Describe how brain activity has been used to investigate intelligence, and discuss the current prevailing theory.
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4
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Explain and discuss the use of biofeedback for the treatment of Asthma, it’s mechanisms and viability.
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5
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- Describe hypertension, its full classification, pathophysiology, risk factors and treatment options.
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6
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- Schizophrenia has been noted to have a number of eye activity changes; describe and discuss these.
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7
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- Explain the stress-illness correlation, including the relevant physiology and the components that make up this model.
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8
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- Discuss the role of neuroimaging in developing our understanding of perception. Refer directly to the imaging modality used and its associated information.
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9
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- Explain the relationship between the stress response and the manifestations of anxiety.
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10
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- Compare and contrast the underlying physiology of nightmares and night terrors.
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11
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Describe the physiological effect on alcohol on the central nervous system; including the observable changes in brain activity.
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12
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- Discuss/explain the theory of cardiovascular reactivity, and its contributing factors.
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13
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- A child is admitted to hospital suspected of sickle cell anaemia. Her father is normal, but her mother appears to have some symptoms. What is the possible genotype of the child? Show the cross on which you have based your decision.
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14
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- Using the popular theories of emotion, describe and explain how emotion governs or interacts with other physiological systems?
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15
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- Critically appraise the application of both invasive and non-invasive EMG in research and medicine. Further, provide an example of when each method could be used.
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16
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- Alzheimer’s disease is a leading cause of Dementia; describe its pathophysiology, and stages of disease progression. Further, suggest some ways in which Alzheimer’s disease could be diagnosed.
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