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Neural tissues
In the brain what is dorsal ventr...,
What outdated theory suggested th...,
What is the concept that the nerv...
75  cards
Physiology of neurons
Which ion is predominantly extrac...,
Is the extracellular space negati...,
Is the inside of the cell negativ...
52  cards
Chemistry & Physiology of the Synapse
What are the two types of recepto...,
Which is the receptor that has th...,
What are ionotropic
53  cards
Chemicals in the brain
What is the life cycle of neurotr...,
Are neurotransmitters endo or exo...,
Are neurotransmitters released in...
105  cards
Synaptic Transmission
What are the two types of synapse,
Which synapse type is more prevalent,
Which synapse type is more biolog...
51  cards
Describing the Brain
What is the process called by whi...,
Name the following parts of the n...,
What causes the neural plate to f...
102  cards
Global Brain Activity
Does plasma and csf have similar ...,
Is the osmolarity of plasma and c...,
Does k directly affect the brain
46  cards
Basic principles of memory
More items stored in short term m...,
What isi fluid intelligence,
What is crystallised intelligence
26  cards
The Ventricular System
What is a ventricle,
What are the ventricles of the br...,
What is the purpose of the ventri...
83  cards
Anatomy of Memory and Emotions
What is the type of memory which ...,
What is the nae for implicit memo...,
What can declarative memory be di...
62  cards
Synaptic Plasticity
What is synaptic plasticity,
The change of synaptic efficiency...,
Which rule determined that synaps...
38  cards
Plasticity and Regeneration
Which embryonic layer gives rise ...,
When does neurogenesis happen in ...,
Which steps are essential for neu...
57  cards
TBL - Physiology of Synaptic Neurotransmission
Which two processes control nt re...,
A snake bite causes paralysis res...,
In non myelinated neurons where d...
11  cards
Cognitive impairment and confused states
What is a broad term for confusion,
What is cognition,
What type of cognition declines w...
66  cards
Demyelinating disorders
Approximately what percentage of ...,
In a foetus when does myelination...,
Which cells transform into oligod...
39  cards
Structure and function of the spinal cord
The spinal cord is continuous wit...,
The base of the brain is also kno...,
At the level l1 the spinal cord n...
94  cards
Introduction to Neuropathology
Which cells in embryology become ...,
Which embryological structure cre...,
Why do we have different types of...
88  cards
Imaging of the brain and spinal cord
What imaging plane is this,
Match this to x ray ct and mri,
When would an x ray of the face o...
25  cards
Consciousness
What term describes a state of wa...,
What is interoception,
What is interoception
32  cards
Physiology of the Spinal Cord
What is the detection of a stimul...,
What is the interpretation of a s...,
What is a nociceptor
62  cards
Anaesthetic Drugs
Do anaesthetics work in the same way,
What is the triad of anaesthesia,
What is the medical term for unco...
49  cards
Autonomic Nervous System
What is a collection of cell bodi...,
In the sympathetic system what ru...,
What is the purpose of the sympat...
89  cards
Physiology of pain
What is pain,
What is pain accompanied with,
What are the two types of pain
57  cards
TBL: Structure and function of the spinal cord
An increase in neuronal activity ...,
An increase in what type of nerve...,
What is optic neuritis caused by
12  cards
Personality, Development and Attachment
What is personality shaped by,
What do insecurely attached or tr...,
What is it important to understan...
44  cards
Physiology of Hearing
How does sound move through the air,
What is a sound wave,
What is frequency
81  cards
Physiology of Balance, Taste & Smell
What is the vestibular system res...,
Which,
What are the two parts of the ves...
81  cards
Cerebellum & Motor Learning
Does the cerebellum interpret inf...,
Does the cerebellum initiate moto...,
Does the cerebellum include highe...
103  cards
Analgesics and sedative drugs
What different tools can be used ...,
What is used to guide the treatme...,
According to the who analgesic la...
47  cards
TBL: Consciousness, sedation + anaesthesia
Z drugs share the same moa as wha...,
Z drugs and benzodiazepines posit...,
Z drugs and benzodiazepines bind ...
13  cards
Physiology of Chronic Stress
What is stress,
What is chronic stress associated...,
What does the hpa link with psych...
53  cards
Physiology of Sleep
What is a natural periodic state ...,
How much of our lives is spent sl...,
Are sleeping patterns uniform for...
61  cards
Biology of Reward
What is it important to remember ...,
What is better for substance misu...,
In which ways can drug misuses be...
76  cards
Neuropsychology of Memory
What is amnesia,
What may not be affected by amnesia,
What were the initials of the ame...
30  cards
Motor Learning and Neurological Syndromes
Which part of the brain is respon...,
What is the pathway for voluntary...,
Which spinal tract do upper motor...
75  cards
Psychosis - Neurobiology & Clinical Features
What is psychosis,
What is an hallucination,
What are 2nd and 3rd person voices
36  cards
Treatment of Psychosis and Psychotic Disorders
How many dopaminergic pathways ar...,
What are the four dopaminergic pa...,
What is the mesolimbic system reg...
40  cards
Stroke and its consequences
What is a tia,
Blood pressure above what level i...,
Which ethnicity has a higher risk...
62  cards
Parkinson's + drug therapy of basal ganglia disorders
What are some common clinical fea...,
Which area of the brain does park...,
What does the basal ganglia consi...
60  cards
Anxiety & Stress-Related Disorders
What are the two main literature ...,
How has stress changed with evolu...,
What is a stressor
67  cards
Anxiety Disorders - Neurobiology, Neurochemistry & Treatment
What are the three divisions of a...,
Which part of the brain generates...,
What happens if you remove the am...
64  cards
Neurobiology of Affective Mood Disorders
What is normal mood termed,
Name 3 disorders of mood,
Name 2 subsyndromal mood disorders
61  cards
Treatment of Affective Disorder
Why do ps not always tell you the...,
When should you screen for depres...,
What do we do for all ps with dep...
60  cards
Physiology of Vision
What are the three layers of the ...,
In which layer does the biochemic...,
68  cards
TBL - identifying and managing psychosis
What are the positive symptoms of...,
What are the negative symptoms of...,
What is refractory schizophrenia
33  cards
SCP - Symptoms and signs of mental illness
Are investigations usually done i...,
Which diagnostic manuals are used...,
What is anhedonia
3  cards
Eating disorders seminar
Which gender are eating disorders...,
What are the key characteristics ...,
Which eating disorder has the hig...
30  cards
Complex brain functions
What is radial glial migration,
How many layers does the neocorte...,
How many layers does the mesocort...
7  cards

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