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Decks in this class (18)

Vision
Define refraction,
Define accommodation,
What are refractive errors
33  cards
Nervous system overview
What two cell types are present i...,
How are neurones organised,
Briefly describe an overview of c...
8  cards
Cranial nerves
What is cn i and what is its func...,
What is cn ii and what is its fun...,
What is cn iii and what is its fu...
43  cards
Sensory systems and pain
Where do primary sensory nerves e...,
Which sensory fibres decussate cr...,
Which tract transmits fine touch ...
21  cards
Motor function
Describe the role of the motor co...,
What are the functions of descend...,
Which centres of the brain send d...
23  cards
Drugs
Which drugs are used to treat pri...,
Which drugs are used to treat par...,
Which drug is used to treat absen...
11  cards
EEG, Sleep and Sleep disorders
What are the four main types of b...,
Describe how frequency and amplit...,
How does rem sleep look on an eeg
25  cards
Cognition and Memory
What is meant by neuronal plasticity,
Where are memories formed and stored,
Which structures make up the limb...
18  cards
Epilepsy
What is the definition of an epil...,
Describe ilae classification of e...,
What features are suggestive of a...
25  cards
Headache
List the main types of primary he...,
What is the difference between pr...,
What is the maximum dose of heada...
36  cards
CSF and ICP
What pathologies can cause raised...,
What is the cellular effect of ra...,
What is the anatomical effect of ...
19  cards
Neuro infection
Define meningitis encephalitis an...,
What is the classical triad of cl...,
Describe the clinical presentatio...
24  cards
Stroke and Brain Haemorrhage
Define stroke,
List the causes of ischaemic stroke,
What type of imaging can be used ...
44  cards
Coma
Define coma,
What two things are needed to a p...,
Describe the causes of depressed ...
5  cards
Brain tumours
Give four ways of classifying bra...,
Which types of cancer are most li...,
What is the difference between in...
26  cards
Neurodegenerative diseases
Give five common features of neur...,
What is dementia,
List the criteria for the syndrom...
17  cards
Muscle and Nerve diseases
What causes muscular dystrophy,
Give five types of muscular dystr...,
What is the most common type of m...
39  cards
Infection
Define brain abscess and subdural...,
What are the clinical features as...,
What are the two main differentia...
27  cards

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