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Neurons & Neurotransmission
Name the five key parts of the ne...,
What is the function of a dendrite,
Describe the contents of the soma
56
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Somatosensory System
State the three components of the...,
Describe the exeroceptive component,
Describe the proprioceptive compo...
60
cards
Motor System
What is the difference between up...,
Where do lower motor neurons rece...,
What are the two types of lower m...
51
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Auditory & Vestibular System
What is the principle structure o...,
Describe the structure of a hair ...,
Name the structure that acts as a...
40
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Physiology
Describe the appearance of csf,
Where is csf produced,
What is the volume of csf circula...
63
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Basal Ganglia & Cerebellum
Name the three lobes of the cereb...,
What connects the cerebellum to t...,
Name the structure that makes up ...
19
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Analgesic Drugs
Describe the who pain ladder,
What is the difference between an...,
What descending pathway acts to m...
47
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Brain Tumours
How do brain tumours commonly pre...,
What are the signs of increased i...,
State the key red flag for brain ...
60
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Genetics
What mode of inheritance is dmd,
How does dmd present,
Describe the progression of dmd
34
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CNS Infections
What does pyogenic meningitis mean,
Name four common pathogens that c...,
Describe strep pneumonia
26
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Cerebrovascular Injury & Stroke
What are the two types of damage ...,
What is another name for acute ne...,
Describe what is meant by the ter...
92
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Spinal Cord Compression
What are the signs of a upper mot...,
What are the signs of a lower mot...,
How can spinal cord compression b...
27
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Hydrocephalus
What is normal intracranial pressure,
Where in the brain is csf produced,
State three compensatory mechanis...
42
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Space Occupying Lesions & Raised ICP
Define hydrocephalus,
State three mechanisms of hydroce...,
Name two types of hydrocephalus
35
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Epilepsy
In a patient with suspected epile...,
What are important factors when a...,
What are important factors when a...
50
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Motor Neuron Disease
What is another name for mnd,
What is mnd,
How common is mnd
31
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Movement Disorders & Parkinsons
Name the parts of the brain invol...,
What is the word used to describe...,
What is the word used to describe...
50
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Multiple Sclerosis
What is multiple sclerosis,
What factors predispose to ms,
Define ms plaques
40
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Neuromuscular Disorders
Describe the pathway that occurs ...,
What is the name of the enzyme th...,
How does curare work
32
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Peripheral Neuropathy
What is the pns,
What are the four different types...,
What are the symptoms of large mo...
28
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Traumatic Brain Injury
Define a traumatic head injury,
Who is at higher of a traumatic h...,
What are the potential mechanisms...
43
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Chronic Pain
Define pain,
Describe the pain pathway,
What is the emotional role in the...
17
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Dementia Pathology
Where do dementias typically affect,
Define dementia,
What are the two classifications ...
42
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Cognitive Neurology
Define cognition,
Define dementia,
What is the criteria for dementia
42
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Sleep Physiology
Describe non rem sleep,
Describe rem sleep,
What is the most important type o...
21
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Headaches
What parts of the symptoms graph ...,
What are the headache red flags,
How often do migraines usually occur
34
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Back pain & Sciatica
What are important things to ask ...,
State the points to include in sy...,
What drugs are important to note ...
24
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CNS and Meninges
Describe the appearance of csf,
Where is csf produced,
What is the volume of csf circula...
40
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Neuro-ophthalmology
What is the afferent and efferent...,
What is optic neuritis,
Name the common signs of optic ne...
18
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