Week 1
This artery is the origin for the ophthalmic artery and its branches
The Internal Carotid Artery
This area contains the Thalamus and Hypothalamus
Diencephalon
This cell is responsible for eliminating microbes, dead cells and protein aggregates that might damage the CNS
Sensory information travels through this root of the spinal cord
Dorsal root of the spinal cord
Damage to the cribriform plate can cause loss of this sense
Loss of sense of smell
This system scores activity based on best eye opening, verbal responses and best motor response
Glasgow Coma Scale
The medial aspect of the precentral gyrus represents control of this part of the body
Lower extremities (Feet and leg muscles)
This reflex protects against excessive stretch and determines basal muscle tone
Golgi tendon reflex
Within these structures are the receptors for Static Equilibrium (the acceleration of the body through space in linear directions)
The Saccule and Utricle
Injury to this area of the brain can lead to neglect syndromes
Parietal lobe
This type of cerebral oedema occurs with a BBB that is initially intact
Cytotoxic oedema
Enkephalin
Beta blockers and diuretics are the most common culprit for this type of Transient Loss of Consciousness
Orthostatic Syncope
This reflex can be used to help assess the function of the medulla.
The Gag reflex
Recanalization of the occluded blood vessels can cause this type of injury
Reperfusion injury
This feature of the Dorsal Column pathway carries information about the upper body (arms) to the medulla and beyond.
Fasciculus Cuneatus
Ulceration of the cornea can occur with a lesion of this nerve
CN7
(The facial nerve controls facial muscles + orbicularis oculi which closes the eyelids. This action pushes tears along the surface of the eye and is lost in facial nerve palsy. Additionally, CN7 controls the PNS activation of the lacrimal gland.)
This disease is associated with an increase in amyloid and has traumatic brain injury as a risk factor
Alzheimer's Disease
This syndrome is characterized by an acute ascending (feet->hands) areflexic motor paralysis and may be associated with sensory disturbances in the peripheral nervous system.
Guillien-Barre syndrome or Acute Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
Lesions to this part of the brain can cause truncal ataxia, postural tremor, hypotonia and potential personality changes