Definitions Quiz
- Created by: Alice
- Created on: 06-05-14 17:06
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2. Dyskinesia is
- Involuntary movement disorder distinguished by the underlying cause e.g myoclonus, dystonia, tremor
- Voluntary movement disorder caused by heightened spasticity and tremor
- Involuntary movement disorder distiguished by high tone and cerebral dysfunction
3. What is the definition of a TIA and what is the difference from stroke?
- An episode of cerebral dysfunction caused by impaired blood supply to the brain vessels. It last 30 minutes and
- An episode of tempoary cerebral dysfunction caused by impaired blood flow to the head that usually lasts only a few minutes and resolved in less than 24 hours
- An episode of permanent cerebral dysfunction caused by blood no reaching the head. It lasts only 24 hours
4. Broca's area is located in the
- Basal ganglia
- Pre-motor area of the left frontal lobe.
- Pre-central gyrus
5. Aphasia is
- Inability to communicate. Wernicke's is affected only
- Inability to communicate. Either broca's or wernicke's are affected. Understanding and use of correct words in writing or speaking.
- Lack of communication, has some understanding but not all. Broca's is affected onlly
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