Strokes
This is the acronym for identifying a stroke.
FAST. (Face, Arms, Speech, and Time)
This lobe of the brain is responsible for interpretation of touch, understanding numbers, and helps with objects, shapes, and space.
Parietal Lobe
Is colorblindness found more often in males or females?
Males
TSH regulates which organ in the body?
Thyroid
True or False: Blood is found in Cerebrospinal Fluid.
False
A stroke on the RIGHT side of the brain will affect THIS side of the body.
Left
This area of the brain isn't fully developed until your middle age.
White Matter
Astigmatism produces THIS effect when viewing shining light.
Prism
Too much GH (growth hormone) can cause THIS.
Acromegaly or Gigantism
A stroke in the RIGHT Hemisphere will cause symptoms on THIS side of the body.
Left
A stroke/trauma in Wernike's area causes THESE issues for the speaker.
The speaker is unaware of the miscommunication. Word Salad.
Name the 3 meninges or "maters" of the brain.
Dura Mater, Arachnoid Mater, Pia Mater
THESE are found at the back of the eye, and are responsible for perceiving color and light.
Cones and Rods
ADH or Antidiuretic hormone regulates what?
Fluid levels in the body (kidneys)
"Blown" pupils are an indicator of what?
Head trauma/ Stroke
A stroke/trauma in Broca's area causes THESE issues for the speaker.
Awareness of inability. Inability to phrase words. Repetitive words (iPad. Control Alt Delete)
This part of the brain is responsible for communication between the brain and spinal cord.
Brainstem
This is the name for the clear "window" over the top of your eye.
Cornea
Prolactin, which is released after birth, stimulates production of THIS.
Breastmilk
The Corpus Collosum is responsible for what?
Communication between left and right hemispheres
These are the two types of strokes.
Hemorrhagic and Ischemic
This part of the brain releases hormones responsible for regulating various organs in the body.
The Pituitary
This region of the eye is made up of thick jelly-like liquid.
Vitreous Humor
The pituitary regulates many organs in the body. Which part of the brain regulates the pituitary?
Hypothalamus
True or False: People who suffer Left Hemisphere strokes often suffer from depression.
True