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Principles of Neurobiology/Orientation
What are the 3 subdivisions of th...,
What is the main function of the ...,
What is the main function of the ...
13  cards
Cells, Synapses, and Neurotransmitter Systems
What is the function of an astrocyte,
What is the function of an oligod...,
What is the function of an ependy...
17  cards
Development of the Nervous System
Define neurolation,
How does the neural plate form,
How does the neural tube form
15  cards
Meninges, Ventricular System, CSF
What are the 3 layers of the meni...,
Describe the 3 layers of the dura...,
What is the function of the falx ...
20  cards
Blood Brain Barrier and Blood Supply
What substances can cross the bbb,
Describe the circumventricular or...,
Describe the blood csf barrier
15  cards
Neurological Exam
How do you test for olfactory ner...,
Discuss optic nerve testing,
Discuss oculomotor trochlear and ...
15  cards
Lesion Principles
What are some pathway principles,
Discuss the pyramidal system aka ...,
Discuss the corticobulbar tract
6  cards
Spinal Cord Anatomy
Describe 5 things about the spina...,
What is the danger of trauma to t...,
What is in the epidural space
18  cards
Principles of the Sensory System
What is a primary neuron,
Define transduction,
Describe the labeled line code
18  cards
Spinal Sensory Pathways
What information is carried in th...,
What are the 3 classes of nocicep...,
Discuss sensitization
8  cards
Week 2
Discuss the trochlear nerve,
What is the primary cause of dama...,
Discuss the ventral trigeminothal...
19  cards
Week 2 Part 2
Which cranial nerve raises the ey...,
Where is the parasympathetic inne...,
Where are the cells of the gse co...
11  cards
More week 2
What is the frontal eye field,
What is the paramedial pontine re...,
What is the cause of parinaud syn...
18  cards
Even more Week 2
Where are the primary neurons of cn7,
Which cranial nerve is the affere...,
Where are the primary neurons of cnx
7  cards
Visual System Overview
What are the 6 major parts of the...,
Describe the fluid dynamics of th...,
What are the 5 cell types in the ...
14  cards
Cells of the Retina
Discuss bipolar cells,
What are the 3 types of bipolar c...,
What happens to rods and cones du...
9  cards
Predispostion and CNS infections
Skull fracture with csf leak,
Trauma and neurosurgery,
Csf shunts and resevoirs
9  cards
Multiple Sclerosis
Describe neuromyelitis optica,
Describe acute disseminated encep...,
Describe acute necrotizing hemorr...
5  cards
Anticonvulsants
What are the four mechanisms of a...,
Which drugs inhibit sodium channels,
Which drugs inhibit calcium channels
22  cards
Pain
Where does the facial nerve carry...,
Where does the glossopharyngeal n...,
Where does the vagus nerve carry ...
5  cards
DMARD pharmacology
Name the 4 tnf inhibitors,
Name the anti b cell drug,
Name the anti t cell drug
8  cards
Pharmacology of Gout
Which drugs treat acute symptoms ...,
What is the moa of colchicine,
Side effects of colchicine
6  cards
Upper Extremity Mononeuropathies
Where would the median nerve be c...,
Where would the ain be compressed...,
Describe ulnar compression at the...
7  cards
Lower Extremity Mononeuropaties
Describe sural nerve compression ...,
Describe posterior tibial nerve c...,
Describe common peroneal nerve co...
7  cards
Trunk Mononeuropathies
Describe compression of the long ...,
Describe compression of intercost...,
Describe anterior cutaneous nerve...
7  cards
Local and General Anesthetics
Describe the potency duration of ...,
Describe the potency duration of ...,
Describe the potency duration of ...
9  cards
Opioid Pharmacology Part 1
What are the 3 families of opioid...,
Where are endorphins made,
The endorphin peptide of hypothal...
15  cards
Opioid Pharmacology Part 2
What are the cv effects of morphine,
What are the gi effects of morphine,
What are other effects of morphine
15  cards
Opioid Pharmacology Part 3
Discuss meperidine,
Discuss methadone,
Discuss oxycodone
15  cards
Ocular Emergencies
Name two true ocular emergencies,
Describe acute glaucoma is it an ...,
How is acute glaucoma treated
13  cards

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