Pathophysiology Nervous and Special Sensory Systems Review Quesions.

1. Know the normal structure and function of the nervous system (NS).
2. Name and describe two developmental disorders or birth injuries related to the NS.
3. Be able to describe the trauma done to the brain in closed head injuries. Know the terms concussion, coup and contra coup.
4. Be able to name the meninges, the meningeal spaces. Give the function and two causes for meningitis.
5. Define aneurysm and explain its relationshiop to cerebral hemorrhage and stroke.
6. Know the difference between TIA and stroke.
7. Describe the events of an ischemic stroke and the possible sequella.
8. Name three types of brain cancer and two types of spinal cord cancer and where (location) they are most likely to occur.
9. Describe the pathogenesis of MS.
10. Be able to match the neurotransmitter to a particular disease or condition.
11. Name and describe the brain waves seen on EEG and how they might relate to ADD/ADHD; seizures; sleep patterns.
12. Know the 12 pair of cranial nerves and 31 pair of spinal nerves, their function, and associated problems.
13. Describe the events of IV disc disease and possible treatments.
14. Define paresis, paralyis, quadraplegia, dyskenesia, dystonia.
15. Know the altered states of consciousness and what brain area might be affected.
16. Name the brain structures involved with memory and learning and the effects of brain trauma to these functions.
17. Explain how nutritional deficiencies (vitamins, Anorexia, Bulemia) can effect the nervous system.
18. Give possible etiologies for depression and clinical recommendations for treatment.
19. Give the sequellae that will occur in the nervous system after an inflammatory process occurs.
20. Know the pain types, pain pathways, and related terms such as referred pain, pain threshold, pain tolerance.
21. Know the divisions, general responses, and specific organ responses for the ANS.
22. Be able to give an example of an ANS drug and its clinical use.
23. Know when surgery is an appropriate treatment therapy for NS disorders.
24. Know the neurotransmitter released after injury and describe possible repair processes that may happen in the CNS and PNS.
25. Know the parts of a normal reflex, how these parts are tested, and terms related to any results that indicate an improper functioning reflex.
26. Know the normal receptor anatomy, location, function, and associated cranial nerves for the special sensory organs and tissues.
27. Name and explain two problems related to the chemical senses and how they affect each other.
28. Name two problems with accessory structures for the eye.
29. Explain the process of cataract formation, glaucoma formation, and one other problem for the eye.
30. Explain one of the vestibular diseases, hearing loss, and one other problem for the ear.