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Neurosciences

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Decks in this class (16)

General brain anatomy
Four lobes of the cerebrum 1,
Valleys on the surface of the cer...,
Ridges on the surface of the cere...
251  cards
Blood supply to the brain
Source of the anterior cerebral a...,
Source of the middle cerebral art...,
Source of the posterior cerebral ...
45  cards
White matter pathways
Three major types of white matter...,
Fibres which connect higher and l...,
Fibres which connect different re...
43  cards
Cell types in the nervous system
Number of layers in the majority ...,
Name of layer 1 of the neocortex 2,
Name of layer 2 of the neocortex 3
51  cards
Neurochemical pathways
Three types of dopaminergic pathw...,
Long dopaminergic pathways 2,
Short dopaminergic pathways 3
30  cards
Basic neurophysiology
Intracellular resting membrane po...,
Intracellular threshold potential 2,
Channels that open at the intrace...
68  cards
Neurodevelopment
Embryonic precursor to the centra...,
Embryonic cells which generate ne...,
Embryonic layer of tissue where r...
32  cards
Neuroendocrinology
Two lobes of the pituitary gland 1,
Condition associated with increas...,
Condition associated with decreas...
82  cards
Sleep physiology
Motion sensor used to measure sle...,
Typical dreams during non rem sle...,
Typical dreams during rem sleep 3
65  cards
Measurement of neurophysiology
Number of electrodes used in stan...,
Procedures that are used to elici...,
Frequency of beta waves in eeg 3
85  cards
Neurochemistry
Area within the synaptic terminal...,
Processes required for release of...,
Area the neurotransmitter occupie...
154  cards
Neuropathology
Gross changes seen in alzheimer s...,
Peptides which make up amyloid pl...,
Protein which amyloid beta is a f...
295  cards
Lobar functions and cognitive testing
Lobe assessed during similarities...,
Test where two objects are compar...,
Lobe assessed during lexical flue...
76  cards
Consciousness
Two components of consciousness 1,
System required for arousal 2,
Neurones which promote sleep when...
21  cards
Cognitive functions
Normal digit span 1,
Most helpful orientation test 2,
Inaccuracy considered normal in d...
53  cards
Cranial nerves
Diseases anosmia or hyponosmia ca...,
Area of brain lesion causing blin...,
Area of brain lesion causing bite...
75  cards

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