A) Alzheimer’s disease is associated with abnormal accumulat…
A) Alzheimer’s disease is associated with abnormal accumulation of proteins both outside and inside neurons. Name (or describe) BOTH types of accumulation (2 pts each) and where each of these occur (outside or inside neurons) (1 pt each) B) Prior to ~2000, conclusive diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease required post-mortem examination of brain tissue. What is ONE current method by which an Alzheimer’s Disease diagnosis can be confirmed in patients exhibiting signs of dementia while they are still alive? (2 pts) C) When does loss of neuronal function typically begin relative to a clinical diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease? (2 pts)
Read DetailsA) What is hyperalgesia? (2 pts) B) What happens in the pain…
A) What is hyperalgesia? (2 pts) B) What happens in the pain pathway to cause hyperalgesia? (2 pts) C) For someone experiencing chronic limb pain, why would amputating their limb not necessarily eliminate the chronic pain? (3 pts) D) Phantom limb pain is a unique case of chronic pain. Explain V.S Ramanchandran’s hypothesis for why mirror box therapy can help treat phantom limb pain (what does he proposes happens in the brain?). (3 pts)
Read DetailsAccording to Dr. Jain, which age group is it more difficult…
According to Dr. Jain, which age group is it more difficult to diagnose PTSD in individuals due to possible language issues or by the individual “hiding” the disorder through alcohol addictions or being workaholics or through personality traits such as being more reserved or having a cut-off personality?
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