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Decks in this class (36)

L12: Central Visual Pathways I
Primary visual cortex has multipl...,
The reticulo geniculo striate pat...,
Due to the optics of the eye the ...
56  cards
L15: Nociception
What kind of receptors are activa...,
Which receptors are considered th...,
Pain in humans is mediated by dif...
30  cards
L13: Central Visual Processing II (Visual Development and Neural Plasticity)
Define synaptic plasticity,
Explain the od scale 1 7,
Explain the normal distribution o...
28  cards
L1: Intro to Neuroscience
What are the 5 major distinguishi...,
Name the most basic type of neuron,
In terms of morphology what is th...
7  cards
L2: Early Development of CNS
Gastrulation starts at day 7 it i...,
1st thing in neurogenesis is,
At 18 days neurulation begins by ...
28  cards
L3: Axonal Growth/Tropism
What is the first event that give...,
What are growth cones,
List the 3 main functions of grow...
22  cards
L11: Retina: Phototransduction & Signal Processing
Sclera,
Cornea,
Lens
62  cards
L4: Channels & Transporters
Explain the patch clamp technique,
What did the patch clamp techniqu...,
What did the patch clamp techniqu...
17  cards
L5: CNS Neurotransmitters
There are 2 groups of nts small m...,
Why can t peptide nts respond qui...,
Compare and contrast the 2 groups...
55  cards
L6: Synaptic Transmission
What are the 4 criteria for a che...,
What are some steps of chemical n...,
What are 5 characteristics of che...
13  cards
CC1: Role of Ion Channels in Epilepsy
Define seizures,
Aura vs prodrome,
Define pre ictal ictal inter icta...
18  cards
L7: Cellular Mechanisms of Learning & Memory
There are 2 types of memory decla...,
Patient hm had b l resection of m...,
Define immediate working and long...
19  cards
L8: Memory Disorders
Neurocognitive disorders have man...,
How to determine the major and mi...,
Neuropsychological assessment doe...
9  cards
L9: The Chemical Senses: Olfaction & Taste
Where do you find most of the olf...,
Neurons in olfactory epithelium r...,
The olfactory bulb is the 1st rel...
34  cards
L10: Brain Imaging
Does ct use xrays,
What are the advantages and disad...,
What can ct scan be used for
22  cards
CC2: Early Recognition of Stroke
T f stroke is the leading causes ...,
Ischemic vs hemorrhagic strokes w...,
What are some non modifiable and ...
14  cards
CC3: Visual Field Defects
Perimetry kinetic vs static,
The blind spot is about 17 degree...,
Binocular visual field involves
29  cards
L14: Somesthesis (mechanoreceptors)
Tactile receptors can be divided ...,
List the 4 mechanoreceptors that ...,
Slight movement of any hair on th...
29  cards
L16: Limbic Systems
The limbic lobe was once describe...,
Briefly describe papez circuit,
What were the 2 conclusions of th...
36  cards
L17: The Medial Pain System & Limbic-Motor Interactions
Explain the differences btw nocic...,
List the 5 main functions of medi...,
In neuroanatomy we learned about ...
21  cards
L18: The Motor Unit
What are some names of lower moto...,
Is there somatotopy associated wi...,
Define motor neuron pool
26  cards
L19: Spinal Reflexes
There are excitatory and inhibito...,
Direct synaptic contacts ________...,
Muscle spindle is a stretch recep...
18  cards
CC4: Spinal Cord Injury
List 6 general immediate conseque...,
What are some long term consequen...,
People with spinal cord injury ha...
13  cards
L20: Mechanisms of Neurodegeneration & Regeneration
Why is the repair of the damaged ...,
What are the 4 main things we mus...,
Briefly explain the process of ne...
18  cards
L21: Cortical control of movement
List in order the main motor stru...,
Corticospinal pathway can termina...,
Explain why it s normal to see ba...
23  cards
L22: The Basal Ganglia & Movement Disorders
The basal ganglia acts along with...,
What are the most common basal ga...,
All the basal ganglia structures ...
29  cards
L23: Cerebellum
These 3 cerebellar zones are defi...,
The cerebellum is composed of 3 b...,
The cerebellum is composed of 3 b...
23  cards
L27: Chronobiology
On average every 90 minutes sleep...,
Electroencephalogram eeg can meas...,
What are some theories involving ...
21  cards
CC6: Sleep Disorders
Vlpo mnpo are ventrolateral media...,
Does nrem require gaba and galanin,
Rem sleep is considered wakefulne...
24  cards
L28: Association Cortex
Define association cortex,
T f all neocortical association a...,
What s the significance of knowin...
12  cards
L29: Speech & Language
What does speech require,
What are the 4 processes of speech,
What are the 5 dimensions of lang...
27  cards
L24: Vestibular Function
Vestibular system helps maintain ...,
What are the 2 impt vestibular re...,
What are the 2 components that de...
15  cards
L25: Audition
Sound is _________ our perception...,
Conduction of sound from external...,
What is tympanometry
22  cards
CC5: Coma
List the 7 exams to do during a c...,
There is a neurological exam of a...,
We talked about 3 respiratory pat...
17  cards
L26: Oculomotor & Motor learning
Is frontal eye field tonically ac...,
Saccades are really fast eye move...,
What are some symptoms associated...
16  cards
Random multiple choice questions
When assessing potential working ...,
Which of the following is the mai...,
The most common means by which mi...
9  cards

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