Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

Exam 2 Nero

Patho

TermDefinition
Acetylcholine found within the CNS, PNS, and ANS;can be an excitatory or inhibitory neurotransmitter, depending on what neurons secrets it.
Acetylcholine in ANS slows the heart rate, functioning as a inhibitory neurotransmitter
Acetycholine in PNS excitatory neurotransmitter at neuromuscular junctions
Serotonin 5- hydroxytryptamine; neurotransmitter chemically derived from tryptophan; primarily found in the gastroinstestinal tract, platelets, and in the CNS; FEELINGS AND WELL BEING
Dopamine located in the substantia nigra of the mid-brian basal ganglia region
Dopamine functions behavior and cognition, voluntary movement, motivation, punishment and reward, attention, working memory and learning
Gamma amino butyric acid (GABA) chief inhibitory neurotransmitter in the CNS, typically has a a relaxing, antianxiety, and anticonvulsive effect on the brain; decreases spasms and allow for muscle to tone
Myelin is a Protective sheath that is formed around axons of some neurons in the nervous system; insulator of the electrical signal; contains lipids and is considered white matter
Dienecephalon is the posterior part of the forebrain that connects the midbrian with the cerebral hemispheres; contains the thalamus and hypothalamus; relays sensory information between brain regions and controls many autonomic functions of the PNS; EMOTION & MEMORIES
Mid-brain involved in the functions of vision, hearing, eye movement & body movement; located within the brainstem
Basal gaglia portion of the midbrain the modulates voluntary motor function and routine behaviors.
Substantia nigra Portion of the basal gaglia that synthesizes dopamine
Seizure is a sudden, abnormal, disorderly discharge of neurons within the brain that is characterized by a sudden, transient alteration in the brain function.
Aura happens before seizure; unique sensation; strange light, unpleasant smell, or confusing thoughts or experiences
Ictal period episode of the actual seizure
Postictal period the phase after the seizure
Migraine periodic, throbbing headaches that are characterized by altered perceptions, nausea and severe pain; photophobia and phonophobia may happen
Positron emission tomography (PET) you can see imaging of the brain dopamine system with this test
Chorea brief , irregular, dace like movement in Huntington Disease
Athetosis twisting and writhing movements in Huntington Disease
Ataxia lack of coordination, imbalance and gait disturbance; damage to the cerbellum
Created by: BBaker01
Popular Nursing sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards