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Brain Topography
Compare grey and white matter,
Describe the structure of the spi...,
Define funiculus
16  cards
Development of the CNS
When does neurulation begin,
State the action of notochord,
State how the neural plate forms ...
13  cards
The Role of Neurones and Glia
Name the glial cells located with...,
State the actions of astrocytes,
Explain how and why astrocytes pr...
24  cards
Sensory System
Define modalities and list them,
State the effect of different deg...,
Describe examples of units having...
12  cards
The Retina and Central Visual Pathways
Describe the pigmented layer of t...,
State the action of the neural la...,
Describe how incoming light trave...
18  cards
Arterial Supply of Brain
State the main arteriole supply o...,
State the structures supplied by ...,
State the structures supplied by ...
8  cards
The Motor System
Differentiate between upper and l...,
Outline the patellar reflex,
Describe how the patellar reflex ...
13  cards
Motor Disorders
Through what structures does the ...,
Describe the structure of the cer...,
Describe how lesions of the vermi...
16  cards
Cortical Function
Describe the functions responsibl...,
Describe the functions responsibl...,
Describe the functions responsibl...
15  cards
The Reticular Formation
Define arousal and consciousness,
Describe the reticular formation ...,
Describe the relationship between...
17  cards
Dementia and Epilepsy
Define dementia,
State the major causes of dementia,
State the reversible causes of de...
30  cards
Strokes
Define stroke,
Define tia,
State possible locations from whe...
20  cards
Head Trauma
Describe the classification of he...,
Define contusion and describe how...,
Describe the two types of contusions
23  cards
Raised Intracranial Pressure
Describe how intracranial pressur...,
Describe how intracranial pressur...,
Describe the pathophysiology of r...
20  cards
Anxiety
What does the limbic system do,
What does the hippocampus amygdal...,
What structures do the limbic str...
16  cards
Depression
Describe the symptoms of depression,
State causes of depression,
State some physical causes of dep...
13  cards
Psychosis
Define psychosis,
Define hallucinations,
Define delusions
16  cards
Spinal Cord Injuries
Describe the general symptoms and...,
Describe the possible mechanisms ...,
Describe complete cord transectio...
20  cards
Nervous System Diseases
Describe creutzfeldt jakob disease,
Describe the signs and symptoms o...,
Describe arteriovenous malformations
8  cards

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