Brain Injury and Recovery Mechanisms
Psychology ⇒ Biological Bases of Behavior
Brain Injury and Recovery Mechanisms starts at 11 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how physical therapy can help in the recovery of motor functions after brain injury.
Describe one way in which age can affect recovery from brain injury.
Describe one way in which the environment can influence brain recovery after injury.
Describe the role of occupational therapy in brain injury recovery.
Describe two common causes of traumatic brain injury (TBI).
Explain how synaptic pruning can affect recovery after brain injury.
Explain the difference between a closed head injury and an open head injury.
A patient has difficulty speaking after a left hemisphere stroke. Which area is most likely affected? (1) Broca's area (2) Occipital lobe (3) Hippocampus (4) Cerebellum
A patient has difficulty speaking after a left hemisphere stroke. Which area is most likely affected? (1) Broca's area (2) Occipital lobe (3) Hippocampus (4) Cerebellum
Which of the following best describes 'diaschisis'? (1) Swelling of the brain (2) Loss of function in areas connected to a damaged brain region (3) Bleeding in the brain (4) Formation of scar tissue
Which of the following is a common long-term effect of severe brain injury? (1) Improved memory (2) Personality changes (3) Enhanced motor skills (4) Increased vision
Which of the following is a potential complication of severe brain injury? (1) Improved vision (2) Seizures (3) Faster reflexes (4) Enhanced memory
Fill in the blank: __________ is a common imaging technique used to assess brain injury.
Fill in the blank: __________ is the term for the brain's ability to compensate for lost functions after injury.
Fill in the blank: The ability of the brain to form new synaptic connections after injury is known as __________.
Fill in the blank: The death of brain cells due to lack of oxygen is called __________.
Is it true that all brain injuries result in permanent loss of function?
Is it true that repeated mild brain injuries can have cumulative effects?
Is it true that some brain injuries can lead to changes in personality or behavior?
Is it true that the brain can generate new neurons after injury?
