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Infections of the Sensory System
What are the non specific defense...,
What are the specific defense mec...,
What are the important proteins i...
18
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Neurophysiology Revision
Summarise how an electrical impul...,
What are the cells responsible fo...,
Describe the process of saltatory...
7
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Clinical Management of TBI
Define primary and secondary brai...,
What are the processes that occur...,
Explain the monroe kellie doctrine
12
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Development of Pharyngeal Arches
Describe how the pharyngeal arche...,
What are the components of the ph...,
Describe the origins of the cells...
12
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The Eye and Vision
Describe how vision is created,
Describe refractive error,
Describe the cells in the eye tha...
9
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Descending Pathways
Describe the roles of the 2 syste...,
What are the defining features of...,
Describe the steps involved in vo...
11
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Cerebral Cortex: Cells and Function
What is different about unmyelina...,
Describe features of ms,
Name the glial cells of the cns a...
12
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Brain Blood Supply and Stroke
Describe the course of the verteb...,
Describe the course of the intern...,
What are the 7 segments of the in...
16
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Opening up to Mental Health
What are the red flags for mental...,
What are some relevant questions ...,
List some mental health support r...
7
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Infections of the CNS
Define the main cns infections,
Explain how a cns infection occurs,
Describe the mechanism of barrier...
15
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How to Make a Brain
Describe the process of neurulation,
Describe what can happen when the...,
What is the role of folate in pre...
8
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The Eye and Vision
Describe how vision is created,
Describe refractive error,
Describe the cells in the eye tha...
8
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Ascending Pathways
Describe what lateral inhibition ...,
What are the different axonal typ...,
Name the white matter tracts of t...
11
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Ageing and Healthcare
Describe the molecular theory of ...,
Describe the cellular theory of a...,
Describe the environmental theory...
5
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Meninges, Venous Drainage of the Brain and CSF
Describe the cisterns and their l...,
Describe the venous drainage of t...,
Describe the drainage of the deep...
5
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Language and Cognition
What are the different concepts o...,
How is perception generated by th...,
Describe the steps of multi senso...
11
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Sleep and Epilepsy
Describe the 3 states of consciou...,
What are the 2 main forms of slee...,
Describe how an eeg works
15
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Basal Ganglia and Parkinson's
What are the different basal ganglia,
What are the functions and relate...,
Describe the direct pathway
11
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Cerebellum, Balance and Coordination
Describe the macroscopic structur...,
Describe the functional divisions...,
Describe the vestibulocerebellum
15
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Patient Anxiety
Why do patients experience anxiou...,
What post operative outcomes are ...,
What methods can be used to help ...
7
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Anxiolytics
Define anxiolysis and sedation,
What are the pharmacodynamics of ...,
What are the pharmacokinetics of ...
15
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Opioids
Contrast weak vs strong opioids,
Name some strong opioids,
Name some weak opioids
9
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CNS Stimulants
What are the 3 classes of cns sti...,
What is doxopram and its clinical...,
Describe the mechanism of action ...
13
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Psychosis
What does psychosis mean,
What are some symptoms of schizop...,
What are some causes of schizophr...
5
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Headaches
Describe the common components of...,
How would you treat a tension hea...,
Describe the symptoms of a migraine
20
cards
Anatomy of the Neck
Describe the organisation of fasc...,
Describe the fascial spaces in th...,
What are the boundaries of the an...
18
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Neuropathology 1
Name the common origins of tumour...,
What are the effects that tumours...,
Describe the important features o...
7
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Antipsychotics
Describe the dopamine theory of s...,
Describe the glutamate theory of ...,
What distinguishes 1st gen typica...
7
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General Anaesthesia
What is general anesthesia,
Name the 3 common iv anesthetic a...,
Name the 4 common inhaled anesthe...
10
cards
PTSD
What is ptsd,
Describe the range of symptoms as...,
What are the risk factors associa...
6
cards
Neuropathology 2
Describe the pathophysiology of als,
Describe the potential causes of als,
Describe the common signs of als
17
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The Thyroid Gland
What is secreted by the thyroid g...,
Describe the compartments and sec...,
Describe the secretion and then f...
22
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Immunology - Autoimmunity
List the common sites and organs ...,
Describe self tolerance,
List the processes thought to be ...
13
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Hypothalamic-Pituitary Axis 1
What differentiates endocrine gla...,
Describe classic endocrine secretion,
Describe paracrine secretion
19
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Hypothalamic-Pituitary Axis 2
Chemistry and physiology of somat...,
Chemistry and physiological actio...,
Chemistry and physiology
17
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Pathology of the Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands
What things can cause goitre,
What are the pathogeneses of goitres,
Contrast the signs of a benign vs...
13
cards
Pancreas Physiology
What are the exocrine and endocri...,
List the cell types in the islets...,
What are the main functions of th...
20
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Development of Diabetes
What is the normal ranges for blo...,
What is the cause of type 1 diabetes,
Describe the clinical course of t...
13
cards
Treatment of Diabetes
At what blood glucose level would...,
Give some examples of insulin med...,
Describe fixed insulin regimens
22
cards
Fluid Electrolyte Balance
Describe the distribution of flui...,
Describe the distribution of ions...,
Describe the sources of gains and...
19
cards
Long Term Conditions
Define a long term condition,
Give some examples of long term c...,
What is the approach to preventin...
4
cards
The Adrenal Glands
What are the 2 regions of the adr...,
What hormones are secreted by the...,
Describe the blood supply of the ...
24
cards
Corticosteroids and Stress
Summarise the stress response,
What are the physiological effect...,
What types of health problems are...
10
cards
Treatment of Thyroid Disorders
What results would you see in tft...,
List the causes of hypothyroidism,
List the causes of congenital hyp...
17
cards
Molecular Basis of Neurodegenerative Disorders
Describe the molecular basis of h...,
Describe the phenotype of fragile...,
Describe the molecular basis of f...
11
cards
Neuroimaging
What are the technical points of ...,
What is a in abcs of interpretati...,
What is b in abcs of interpretati...
11
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Learning and Memory
Define the components of hebbian ...,
Describe short term memory,
Describe working memory
11
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Treatment of Adrenal Disorders
What drug would you administer if...,
What first line drug is selected ...,
What first line drug is selected ...
21
cards
Antidepressants
Name the classes of antidepressan...,
Describe the mechanism of action ...,
What are the dangers of maoi
8
cards
Complement and Alternative Medicine 1
Describe the classifications of cam,
What are the more popular cam the...,
What are the risks of homeopathy
6
cards
The Parathyroid Gland and Calcium Homeostasis
What cells in the parathyroid gla...,
What are the actions of pth,
What are the effects of dysregula...
15
cards
The Limbic System
Describe the location of the amyg...,
Describe kluver buccy syndrome,
Describe the structure and functi...
19
cards
Blood Supply and Stroke
Describe the course of the verteb...,
Describe the course of the intern...,
What are the 7 segments of the in...
12
cards
Clinical Management of TBI
Define primary brain injury and i...,
Define secondary brain injury and...,
What are the processes that occur...
12
cards
Pathology of the Eye
What are the risk factors for cat...,
What are the risk factors for cor...,
What characterises diabetic retin...
6
cards
Infections of the CNS
Define the main cns infections,
Explain how a cns infection can o...,
Describe the main mechanisms of b...
15
cards
Pain
Define pain,
What are the steps of the physiol...,
Describe transduction of pain
15
cards
The Eye and Vision
Describe how vision is created,
What is presbyopia,
What is myopia
9
cards
Depression and Suicide
Define dysthymia,
What are the principles of assess...,
What are the key and associated s...
8
cards
Brainstem and Cranial Nerve Nuclei
List the somatic motor cranial ne...,
List the special visceral motor c...,
List the autonomic motor cranial ...
8
cards
Neurodegenerative Disorders
What can be found in the brain of...,
How are a beta peptides formed,
What are the important biomarkers...
12
cards
Intro to Neuropsychiatry
What are the cerebral functions o...,
What are the cerebral functions o...,
What are the cerebral functions o...
11
cards
Dementia
How does dementia affect the person,
Describe the signs of early stage...,
Describe the signs of middle stag...
8
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Long Term Effects of Chronic Illness
What are the possible consequence...,
How is spina bifida and hydroceph...,
What are the associated condition...
7
cards
Development of the Brain
Describe the process of neurulation,
Describe a consequence of failure...,
Describe a consequence of failure...
8
cards
Psychology of Chronic Pain
Describe the management of pain,
Describe the multi level burden o...,
Describe the gate control theory ...
11
cards
Palliative Care
Discuss the definition and featur...,
List the principles of delivering...,
What are some types and causes of...
10
cards
Psychological Effect of Face and Neck Surgery
Describe some statistics surround...,
Name the psychological factors re...,
What are the important issues for...
9
cards
Visual Pathways
What is visual acuity and how wou...,
What are the advantages of the lo...,
If a patient is unable to read th...
13
cards
Anatomy of the Ear
What are the structures that make...,
What are the structures that make...,
What makes up the borders of the ...
17
cards
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