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Neural tissues
In the brain what is dorsal ventr...,
Which outdated theory suggested t...,
Which concept suggests the nervou...
75  cards
Physiology of neurons
Which ions are predominantly extr...,
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 receptors act...
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 1,
Which synapse type is more preval...,
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 3
46  cards
Basic principles of memory
More items stored in short term m...,
What is fluid intelligence 2,
What is crystallised intelligence 3
26  cards
The Ventricular System
What is a ventricle 1,
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 name for implicit mem...,
What can declarative memory be di...
62  cards
Synaptic Plasticity
What is synaptic plasticity 1,
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 confusion 1,
What is cognition 2,
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 of l1 the spinal cor...
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
Which imaging plane is this 1,
Match this to x ray ct and mri 2,
When would an x ray of the face o...
25  cards
Consciousness
What term describes a state of wa...,
What is interoception 2,
Where is interoception controlled...
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 3
62  cards
Anaesthetic Drugs
Do anaesthetics work in the same ...,
What is the triad of anaesthesia 2,
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 1,
What is pain accompanied with 2,
What are the two main types of pa...
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 3
12  cards
Personality, Development and Attachment
What is personality shaped by 1,
What do insecurely attached or tr...,
What is it important to understan...
44  cards
Physiology of Hearing
How does sound move through the a...,
What is a sound wave 2,
What is frequency 3
81  cards
Physiology of Balance, Taste & Smell
What is the vestibular system res...,
Which is the primary organ of the...,
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 1,
What can chronic stress cause 2,
How does the hpa link with psychi...
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...,
Why do humans like behaviours tha...
76  cards
Neuropsychology of Memory
What is affected in amnesia 1,
What may not be affected by amnes...,
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 1,
What is an hallucination 2,
What are 2nd and 3rd person voices 3
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 1,
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 3
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 1,
Name 3 disorders of mood 2,
Name 2 subsyndromal mood disorders 3
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...,
Media 3
68  cards
TBL - identifying and managing psychosis
What are the positive symptoms of...,
What are the negative symptoms of...,
What is refractory schizophrenia 3
33  cards
SCP - Symptoms and signs of mental illness
Are investigations usually done i...,
Which diagnostic manuals are used...,
What is anhedonia 3
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 1,
How many layers does the neocorte...,
How many layers does the mesocort...
7  cards

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