Neuropsychology Exam #1
Who was the first person that believed the brain controlled actions and emotions? - correct answer
Hippocrates
- his views were not accepted until the Renaissance
Who is the father of neurology? - correct answer Thomas Willis
Who is HM? - correct answer Underwent surgery and hippocampi were removed and was unable to
learn anything new
What is neuropsychology? - correct answer An applied science that examines the impact of both normal
and abnormal brain functioning on a broad range of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functions (or
brain- behavior relationships)
What is the difference between neurology and psychology? - correct answer Neurology- nervous system
Psychology- behavior and mental processes
What is cerebral neuroanatomy? - correct answer study of the structures of the brain
What is localization of functions? - correct answer What brain area is responsible for
What are ventricles? - correct answer spaces inside the brain filled with liquid
What is hydrocephalus? - correct answer when there is lots of fluid in ventricles
What mechanisms or options do we have to examine the brain? - correct answer MRIs, CT scan, EEG, PET
scan, Neuropsychological testing, Lumbar Puncture
* brain is not dense enough to be shown on an xray
What is the method of a Computerized Tompagraphy Scan? (CT scan) - correct answer uses x rays
,Neuropsychology Exam #1
What is the purpose of a Computerized Tomography? - correct answer - neuroimaging procedure where
we can see lesions
- shows if there are abnormalities
- used for traumatic brain injuries, strokes, and dimensia
- does not show how well the brain is operating
-takes "slices" of different parts of the brain
-axial- dorsal--> ventral
-coronal- anterior --> posterior
-saggital- lateral --> medial
What is the method of a Magnetic Resonance Imaging? (MRI) - correct answer uses magnets and radio
frequencies
What is the purpose of a Magnetic Resonance Imaging? - correct answer -same as CT but with better
resolution
-take longer
-more expensive
-resolution is better
-cannot have metal
-no radiation exposure
-less comfortable
What is the method of an Electroencephalograph? (EEG) - correct answer method: uses electrical activity
to track brain waves
- measures voltage/ electricity
What is the purpose of an Electroencephalograph? - correct answer - used for seizures, sleep stages,
assess gross levels of brain activation, brain death
- looks at how the brain functions
, Neuropsychology Exam #1
What is EEG tracing? - correct answer - it shows the brain waves to tell where the seizure starts and
when it spreads to other parts of the brain
What is the method of a Functional MRI? - correct answer - uses oxygen in the brain
What is the purpose of a Functional MRI? - correct answer - used to find out what part of the brain is
being used different actions and tasks
- used for research on localization of functions
What is the difference between a MRI and a fMRI? - correct answer -MRI: has to do with anatomy
-fMRI: function/regions activated during cognitive tasks
What is the method and purpose of a Position Emission Tomography (PET) and Single Position Emission
Computed Topography (SPECT)? - correct answer method: functioning tests that follow the activities of
glucose
purpose: to measure cerebral metabolism and activity and to assess for tumors, psych disorders and TBIs
- helps on the research of localization of functions
What is the difference between a SPECT and PET scan? - correct answer SPECT: cheaper version than PET
PET: has more detail and resolution
What is the method of a Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)? - correct answer the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is
drawn out of the lumbar section of the spine and analyzed
- needle is inserted in Lumbar region of the spine
- curl into ball and neurologist inserts a needle in between the vertebrae
What is the purpose of a Lumbar Puncture? - correct answer to diagnose infections of the brain and and
CSF and other bacterial infections
What is the purpose of Neuropsychological Testing and Assessment? - correct answer - to diagnose brain
damage and its possible cause
Who was the first person that believed the brain controlled actions and emotions? - correct answer
Hippocrates
- his views were not accepted until the Renaissance
Who is the father of neurology? - correct answer Thomas Willis
Who is HM? - correct answer Underwent surgery and hippocampi were removed and was unable to
learn anything new
What is neuropsychology? - correct answer An applied science that examines the impact of both normal
and abnormal brain functioning on a broad range of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functions (or
brain- behavior relationships)
What is the difference between neurology and psychology? - correct answer Neurology- nervous system
Psychology- behavior and mental processes
What is cerebral neuroanatomy? - correct answer study of the structures of the brain
What is localization of functions? - correct answer What brain area is responsible for
What are ventricles? - correct answer spaces inside the brain filled with liquid
What is hydrocephalus? - correct answer when there is lots of fluid in ventricles
What mechanisms or options do we have to examine the brain? - correct answer MRIs, CT scan, EEG, PET
scan, Neuropsychological testing, Lumbar Puncture
* brain is not dense enough to be shown on an xray
What is the method of a Computerized Tompagraphy Scan? (CT scan) - correct answer uses x rays
,Neuropsychology Exam #1
What is the purpose of a Computerized Tomography? - correct answer - neuroimaging procedure where
we can see lesions
- shows if there are abnormalities
- used for traumatic brain injuries, strokes, and dimensia
- does not show how well the brain is operating
-takes "slices" of different parts of the brain
-axial- dorsal--> ventral
-coronal- anterior --> posterior
-saggital- lateral --> medial
What is the method of a Magnetic Resonance Imaging? (MRI) - correct answer uses magnets and radio
frequencies
What is the purpose of a Magnetic Resonance Imaging? - correct answer -same as CT but with better
resolution
-take longer
-more expensive
-resolution is better
-cannot have metal
-no radiation exposure
-less comfortable
What is the method of an Electroencephalograph? (EEG) - correct answer method: uses electrical activity
to track brain waves
- measures voltage/ electricity
What is the purpose of an Electroencephalograph? - correct answer - used for seizures, sleep stages,
assess gross levels of brain activation, brain death
- looks at how the brain functions
, Neuropsychology Exam #1
What is EEG tracing? - correct answer - it shows the brain waves to tell where the seizure starts and
when it spreads to other parts of the brain
What is the method of a Functional MRI? - correct answer - uses oxygen in the brain
What is the purpose of a Functional MRI? - correct answer - used to find out what part of the brain is
being used different actions and tasks
- used for research on localization of functions
What is the difference between a MRI and a fMRI? - correct answer -MRI: has to do with anatomy
-fMRI: function/regions activated during cognitive tasks
What is the method and purpose of a Position Emission Tomography (PET) and Single Position Emission
Computed Topography (SPECT)? - correct answer method: functioning tests that follow the activities of
glucose
purpose: to measure cerebral metabolism and activity and to assess for tumors, psych disorders and TBIs
- helps on the research of localization of functions
What is the difference between a SPECT and PET scan? - correct answer SPECT: cheaper version than PET
PET: has more detail and resolution
What is the method of a Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)? - correct answer the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is
drawn out of the lumbar section of the spine and analyzed
- needle is inserted in Lumbar region of the spine
- curl into ball and neurologist inserts a needle in between the vertebrae
What is the purpose of a Lumbar Puncture? - correct answer to diagnose infections of the brain and and
CSF and other bacterial infections
What is the purpose of Neuropsychological Testing and Assessment? - correct answer - to diagnose brain
damage and its possible cause
