Neuroscience & Psychology Flashcards

Body Systems & Homeostasis

  • The endocrine system works with the nervous system to maintain homeostasis.
  • The hypothalamus links the endocrine and nervous systems.

Brain Anatomy & Function

  • Cerebellum: Controls balance and coordinates movement.
  • Parietal Lobe: Processes sensory information.

Speech

  • Speech Perception: Controlled by the temporal lobe, specifically Wernicke's area.
  • Speech Production: Controlled by the frontal lobe, specifically Broca's area.

Parkinson's Disease

  • Tremor: Involuntary shaking caused by Parkinson's Disease.
  • Parkinson's Gait: Shuffling, slow steps, stooped posture.

Cognition

  • Cognition: Mental abilities like thinking and memory.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

  • ASD: A developmental disorder marked by communication issues and lack of eye contact.

Stroke

  • Warning Signs:
    • FAST: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech trouble, Time to call 911.
  • Types of Strokes:
    • Ischemic: Blockage of blood flow to the brain.
    • Hemorrhagic: Bleeding in the brain.

SAD and PPD

  • SAD: Seasonal Affective Disorder.
  • PPD: Postpartum Depression.

Delusion vs. Hallucination

  • Delusion: A false belief.
  • Hallucination: A false sensory experience.

Gait

  • Gait: Walking pattern.

Anxiety Medication

  • SSRIs: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (e.g., sertraline).
  • Benzodiazepines: (e.g., lorazepam).

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • CBT: Changes negative thought patterns and behaviors.

fMRI

  • fMRI (functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging): Used to observe real-time brain activity via blood flow changes.

EEG

  • EEG (Electroencephalogram): Detects electrical brain activity; often used for diagnosing seizures.

Blood Supply to the Brain

  • Carotid Arteries: Supply oxygenated blood to the brain.
  • Vertebral Arteries: Supply oxygenated blood to the brain.