2.3.5 Anomalies of Brain Function

• Anomalies of brain function can arise from various causes and manifest differently based on the brain areas affected.


  True
• Steps involved in diagnosing anomalies of brain function:

  1️⃣ Identify symptoms

  2️⃣ Conduct neurological exams

  3️⃣ Perform brain imaging (e.g., MRI, CT scans)

  4️⃣ Analyze findings

  5️⃣ Develop a treatment plan
• Alzheimer's Disease affects the hippocampus and the cerebral cortex
• What are the main causes of brain anomalies?

  Vascular issues, tumors, neurodegenerative diseases, traumatic brain injuries, infections
• What is a traumatic brain injury (TBI)?

  Physical damage to the brain
• Understanding the causes of brain anomalies is crucial for effective diagnosis and treatment strategies


  True
• Match the brain anomaly with its affected brain areas and symptoms:

  Stroke ↔️ Depends on location ||| Weakness, speech difficulties

  Tumour ↔️ Depends on location and size ||| Headaches, seizures

  Alzheimer's Disease ↔️ Hippocampus and cerebral cortex ||| Memory loss
• Match the diagnostic method with its advantages:

  MRI ↔️ High resolution, non-invasive

  CT Scan ↔️ Quick, widely available

  EEG ↔️ Non-invasive, inexpensive
• What is the primary cause of tumours in the brain?

  Abnormal cell growth
• What are the affected brain areas in Alzheimer's Disease?

  Hippocampus and cerebral cortex
• A stroke occurs when there is a blockage or rupture of blood vessels
• What are common symptoms of a stroke affecting the brain?

  Weakness, speech difficulties, vision loss, memory problems
• Match the anomaly of brain function with its affected brain area:

  Stroke ↔️ Specific brain areas dependent on blockage or hemorrhage

  Alzheimer's Disease ↔️ Hippocampus and cerebral cortex

  Tumour ↔️ Depends on location and size
• Understanding the causes, symptoms, and affected areas of brain anomalies is critical for neuropsychology.


  True
• Match the anomaly of brain function with its primary symptom:

  Stroke ↔️ Weakness

  Tumour ↔️ Headaches

  Alzheimer's Disease ↔️ Memory loss
• Understanding the causes of brain anomalies is crucial for effective diagnosis and treatment
• A stroke affecting the motor cortex may lead to weakness or paralysis
• What does MRI use to produce detailed brain images?

  Magnetic fields and radio waves
• Understanding brain anomalies is crucial for neuropsychology


  True
• Order the causes of brain anomalies from vascular issues to infections:

  1️⃣ Vascular Issues

  2️⃣ Neoplastic Growth

  3️⃣ Neurodegenerative Diseases

  4️⃣ Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

  5️⃣ Infections
• What are the primary symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease?

  Memory loss, cognitive decline
• Alzheimer's Disease primarily affects the hippocampus and cerebral cortex
• The symptoms of brain anomalies are closely tied to the specific brain areas affected
• Steps in diagnosing brain anomalies:

  1️⃣ Neuroimaging techniques

  2️⃣ Neuropsychological testing
• MRI is a non-invasive method for brain imaging.


  True
• Steps in treating brain anomalies:

  1️⃣ Acute treatment or surgical removal

  2️⃣ Rehabilitation or therapy
• Speech therapy is a common therapy for stroke patients.


  True
• What do anomalies of brain function disrupt?

  Cognitive and physical processes
• Common anomalies of brain function include stroke, tumour, and Alzheimer's
• What is the primary cause of a stroke?

  Blockage or rupture of blood vessels
• The symptoms of brain anomalies can vary based on the specific brain regions affected.


  True
• Match the brain anomaly with its common symptoms:

  Stroke ↔️ Speech difficulties

  Tumour ↔️ Seizures

  Alzheimer's Disease ↔️ Personality changes
• Infections can cause inflammation or damage due to bacterial or viral infections
• Why is understanding the connection between affected brain areas and symptoms crucial in neuropsychology?

  Effective diagnosis and treatment
• Diagnosing brain anomalies requires a combination of neuroimaging techniques and neuropsychological testing

  True
• A stroke is caused by the blockage or rupture of blood vessels
• Match the brain anomaly with its affected brain areas and causes:

  Stroke ↔️ Specific brain areas ||| Blockage or rupture of blood vessels

  Tumour ↔️ Depends on location ||| Abnormal cell growth

  Neurodegenerative Diseases ↔️ Specific brain areas ||| Progressive loss of neurons
• Understanding the causes of brain anomalies is essential for effective treatment


  True
• Recognizing patterns of symptoms and their neurological basis is key to diagnosing and managing brain anomalies


  True
• Neurodegenerative diseases affect specific brain regions depending on the disease.

  True