Stroke & CVA
A sudden blockage of blood flow to the brain, causing tissue damage, is called a
Ischemic stroke
This “little brain” controls coordination and balance:
CEREBELLUM.
The outermost, tough layer of the meninges is called the
DURA MATER.
The lobe that helps plan, organize, and control behavior is the
FRONTAL LOBE.
The “emotional brain” system that includes the thalamus, hypothalamus, amygdala, and basal nuclei is the
LIMBIC SYSTEM.
The type of stroke caused by a burst blood vessel is called
HEMORRHAGIC.
The (diencephalon) relay station for sensory information heading to the cerebrum is called the
THALAMUS.
The meninges layer directly touching the brain is called
PIA MATER.
This lobe interprets touch, pressure, and pain sensations:
PARIETAL LOBE.
This small almond-shaped structure processes fear and other emotions:
AMYGDALA.
One treatment for an ischemic stroke that helps dissolve clots is
TPA (CLOT-BUSTERS).
The part of the brainstem that contains reflex centers for eye and head movement is the
MIDBRAIN.
interconnected cavities within the cerebral hemispheres and brainstem, where CSF circulates
Ventricles
The lobe responsible for hearing and organization, visual scenes, music is the
TEMPORAL LOBE.
This structure of the limbic system is key for forming and storing memories:
HIPPOCAMPUS.
Name two lifestyle changes that can lower your risk of stroke:
QUIT SMOKING, CONTROL BLOOD PRESSURE, EXERCISE REGULARLY.
This structure connects the two hemispheres of the brain:
CORPUS CALLOSUM.
The middle, web-like layer of the meninges is the
ARACHNOID MATER.
Visual information is processed in the
OCCIPITAL LOBE.
Damage to this area can cause fluent but meaningless speech (word salad):
WERNICKE’S AREA.
The imaging test commonly used to detect and diagnose strokes is a
CT SCAN.
The deep, hidden brain region that helps integrate bodily sensations with emotions is the
INSULA.
Name one major function of CSF
cushioning the brain, REMOVES WASTE, SUPPORTS BRAIN, PROTECTS NERVOUS TISSUE.
The brainstem structure that helps regulate breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure is the
MEDULLA OBLONGATA.
The insula is important for integrating bodily sensations with
EMOTIONS and MENTAL HEALTH.