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Decks in this class (15)

1. Intro And Recap
What is grey matter composed of,
What is white matter composed of,
What is the pns equivalent of gre...
28  cards
2. Embryology
What do cranial neural tube defec...,
What do caudal neural tube defect...,
What is seen neurologically in sp...
23  cards
3. Neurones And Glia
Give 4 roles of astrocytes,
How do astrocytes provide energy ...,
How do astrocytes help remove neu...
32  cards
4. Sensory System
In the dorsal column pathway the ...,
In the spinothalamic tract the lo...,
What modalities is the dorsal col...
11  cards
5. Retina And Central Visual Pathways
What is the function of the choroid,
What two layers form the retina,
What are the two functions of the...
26  cards
6. Motor System
Where are the nuclei of the upper...,
A lesion where can destroy upper ...,
A lesion where can destroy lower ...
10  cards
7. Motor Disorders
Via what structure does the cereb...,
What does the middle cerebellum p...,
What does the inferior cerebellum...
22  cards
8. Higher Cortical Function
Where are most inputs to the cort...,
Where are most outputs from the c...,
What are the 6 functions of the f...
16  cards
9. Reticular Formation
What is the definition of arousal,
What is the definition of conscio...,
What is required for consciousness
18  cards
10. Neuropathology
Via what 3 routes can microorgani...,
What are the 2 main causative org...,
What is the main causative organi...
30  cards
11. Dementia And Epilepsy
What is the definition of dementia,
Name 3 reversible conditions that...,
How does dementia present
29  cards
12. Stroke
What is a stroke,
What is a transient ischaemic att...,
What is stroke syndrome
9  cards
13. Raised Intracranial Pressure
What is normal intracranial pressure,
What are the 3 ways that icp can ...,
If there is a mass growing in the...
35  cards
14. Head Trauma And Acute Intracranial Events
What is cerebral contusion,
What is concussion,
What is post concussion syndrome
35  cards
15. Spinal Cord Injuries
Why are c1 c2 more likely to be i...,
What is a distraction force causi...,
Name 3 causes of complete cord tr...
19  cards

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