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 the difference between open and closed head injuries.
Describe the Glasgow Coma Scale and its use in brain injury assessment.
Describe the role of family support in the recovery process after brain injury.
Describe the role of rehabilitation in brain injury recovery.
Describe two common causes of traumatic brain injury (TBI).
Explain the concept of 'compensatory strategies' in brain injury recovery.
Explain the difference between primary and secondary brain injury.
Explain the importance of occupational therapy in brain injury rehabilitation.
Which neurotransmitter is often involved in excitotoxicity after brain injury? (1) Dopamine (2) Serotonin (3) Glutamate (4) Acetylcholine
Which of the following best describes 'diaschisis'? (1) Swelling of the brain (2) Loss of function in a region distant from the injury (3) Formation of scar tissue (4) Bleeding in the brain
Which of the following is a common cognitive deficit after brain injury? (1) Improved attention (2) Memory loss (3) Enhanced creativity (4) Increased intelligence
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
Fill in the blank: __________ is a progressive degenerative disease found in people with a history of repetitive brain trauma.
Fill in the blank: __________ is a type of brain injury caused by a blow or jolt to the head.
Fill in the blank: __________ is the loss of the ability to understand or express speech, often due to brain injury.
Fill in the blank: __________ is the process by which the brain forms new synaptic connections after injury.
Is it true that children generally recover better from brain injuries than adults?
Is it true that physical exercise can aid in brain recovery after injury?
Is it true that some brain injuries can result in changes to personality or behavior?
Is it true that the brain can generate new neurons after injury?
