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A patient presents with difficulty initiating voluntary movements, but has normal strength and sensation. Lesions in which area are MOST likely responsible?
A patient presents with difficulty initiating voluntary movements, but has normal strength and sensation. Lesions in which area are MOST likely responsible?
- Premotor area (area 6) (correct)
- Primary motor cortex (area 4)
- Superior parietal lobule (areas 5 & 7)
- Frontal eye fields (area 8)
A patient exhibits an inability to recognize objects by touch (astereognosis) and difficulties with hand-eye coordination. Where is the MOST probable location of the lesion?
A patient exhibits an inability to recognize objects by touch (astereognosis) and difficulties with hand-eye coordination. Where is the MOST probable location of the lesion?
- Inferior parietal lobule (areas 40 & 39)
- Frontal eye fields (area 8)
- Primary motor cortex (area 4)
- Superior parietal lobule (areas 5 & 7) (correct)
What is the MOST likely consequence of a lesion affecting Broca's area (areas 44 & 45) in the dominant hemisphere?
What is the MOST likely consequence of a lesion affecting Broca's area (areas 44 & 45) in the dominant hemisphere?
- Fluent aphasia with impaired comprehension
- Motor aphasia with telegraphic speech (correct)
- Contralateral neglect
- Difficulty repeating words
A patient diagnosed with Gerstmann's syndrome exhibits a cluster of deficits. Which combination of symptoms is MOST indicative of this syndrome?
A patient diagnosed with Gerstmann's syndrome exhibits a cluster of deficits. Which combination of symptoms is MOST indicative of this syndrome?
Hypotonia, or decreased muscle tone, is MOST likely the result of a lesion in which of the following areas?
Hypotonia, or decreased muscle tone, is MOST likely the result of a lesion in which of the following areas?
A patient presents with an inability to repeat spoken words, despite having intact comprehension and fluent speech. Which area is MOST likely affected?
A patient presents with an inability to repeat spoken words, despite having intact comprehension and fluent speech. Which area is MOST likely affected?
A person with a lesion in the non-dominant hemisphere struggles to interpret the emotional tone of speech. Which specific region is MOST likely affected?
A person with a lesion in the non-dominant hemisphere struggles to interpret the emotional tone of speech. Which specific region is MOST likely affected?
A patient with damage to their frontal eye fields exhibits deviation of the eyes. If the lesion is destructive, towards which direction will the eyes deviate?
A patient with damage to their frontal eye fields exhibits deviation of the eyes. If the lesion is destructive, towards which direction will the eyes deviate?
A lesion to what area of the brain would MOST likely result in contralateral neglect?
A lesion to what area of the brain would MOST likely result in contralateral neglect?
A patient's neurological exam reveals UMN signs. Where are the lesions MOST likely located?
A patient's neurological exam reveals UMN signs. Where are the lesions MOST likely located?
A patient exhibits fluent speech, severely impaired comprehension, and produces nonsensical word combinations ('word salad'). Which area is MOST likely damaged?
A patient exhibits fluent speech, severely impaired comprehension, and produces nonsensical word combinations ('word salad'). Which area is MOST likely damaged?
Global aphasia, characterized by a near-complete loss of language function, is typically associated with damage to which combination of areas?
Global aphasia, characterized by a near-complete loss of language function, is typically associated with damage to which combination of areas?
A patient with an irritating lesion of the frontal eye field unilaterally will MOST likely have:
A patient with an irritating lesion of the frontal eye field unilaterally will MOST likely have:
If a patient is ONLY able to make grunting sounds, what area is MOST probably lesioned?
If a patient is ONLY able to make grunting sounds, what area is MOST probably lesioned?
A patient has difficulty with speech, producing motor or non-fluent aphasia with telegraphic speech. Which area is MOST likely lesioned?
A patient has difficulty with speech, producing motor or non-fluent aphasia with telegraphic speech. Which area is MOST likely lesioned?
A lesion to what brain area can lead to apraxia?
A lesion to what brain area can lead to apraxia?
A patient's neurological exam shows difficulty forming the tone and inflection of speech. The MOST likely lesioned area is:
A patient's neurological exam shows difficulty forming the tone and inflection of speech. The MOST likely lesioned area is:
A patient cannot understand speech and has sensory aphasia, and produces word salad when speaking. Which area is MOST likely the origin of the lesion?
A patient cannot understand speech and has sensory aphasia, and produces word salad when speaking. Which area is MOST likely the origin of the lesion?
If a person's Frontal Eye Field is irritated, their eyes will deviate towards what side?
If a person's Frontal Eye Field is irritated, their eyes will deviate towards what side?
Which hemisphere is usually the dominant hemisphere?
Which hemisphere is usually the dominant hemisphere?
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Short Association Fiber
Short Association Fiber
Gyrus to Gyrus
Long Association Fibers
Long Association Fibers
Interconnect various areas of the cerebral cortex
Arcuate fasciculus
Arcuate fasciculus
Connects frontal lobe (Broca's area) to the posterior superior temporal lobe (Wernicke's area)
Lesion of Arcuate fasciculus results in what?
Lesion of Arcuate fasciculus results in what?
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Uncinate Fasciculus - what does it connect + function
Uncinate Fasciculus - what does it connect + function
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Cingulum - what does it connect + function
Cingulum - what does it connect + function
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Superior Longitudinal Fasciculus - connections & function
Superior Longitudinal Fasciculus - connections & function
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Commissural Fibers
Commissural Fibers
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Largest comissural fiber that connects most areas of the cerebral cortex
Largest comissural fiber that connects most areas of the cerebral cortex
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What does the anterior commissure connect?
What does the anterior commissure connect?
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Projection fibers
Projection fibers
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Layer 4
Layer 4
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Layers 5 & 6
Layers 5 & 6
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Columnar organization
Columnar organization
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Broca's Area Lesion (Dominant Hemisphere)
Broca's Area Lesion (Dominant Hemisphere)
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Inferior Parietal Lobule Lesion
Does it affect the Dominant or Non-Dominant Hemisphere?
Inferior Parietal Lobule Lesion Does it affect the Dominant or Non-Dominant Hemisphere?
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Inferior Parietal Lobule Lesion - Sx
Does it affect the Dominant or Non-Dominant Hemisphere?
Inferior Parietal Lobule Lesion - Sx Does it affect the Dominant or Non-Dominant Hemisphere?
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Wernicke's Area Lesion - Area 22 (post)
Does it affect the Dominant or Non-Dominant Hemisphere?
Wernicke's Area Lesion - Area 22 (post) Does it affect the Dominant or Non-Dominant Hemisphere?
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Conduction Aphasia lesion - symptoms and areas affected & Does it affect the Dominant or Non-Dominant Hemisphere?
Conduction Aphasia lesion - symptoms and areas affected & Does it affect the Dominant or Non-Dominant Hemisphere?
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Global Aphasia Lesion - Symptoms and Areas affected
Global Aphasia Lesion - Symptoms and Areas affected
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Inf. Parietal Lobule Lesion (Non-Dominant Hemisphere), symptoms + areas affected
Inf. Parietal Lobule Lesion (Non-Dominant Hemisphere), symptoms + areas affected
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Language Area Lesion in the Non-Dominant Hemisphere in areas 44 & 45
Language Area Lesion in the Non-Dominant Hemisphere in areas 44 & 45
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Language Area Lesion in the Non-Dominant Hemisphere that affects the posterior 22 area
Language Area Lesion in the Non-Dominant Hemisphere that affects the posterior 22 area
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Premotor Area Lesion
Premotor Area Lesion
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Primary Motor Area Lesion
Primary Motor Area Lesion
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Premotor & Primary Motor Lesion - symptoms and areas affected
Premotor & Primary Motor Lesion - symptoms and areas affected
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Frontal Eye Field (Destructive) Lesion - symptoms and area affected
Frontal Eye Field (Destructive) Lesion - symptoms and area affected
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Frontal Eye Field (Irritating) Lesion - symptoms and area affected
Frontal Eye Field (Irritating) Lesion - symptoms and area affected
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Superior Parietal Lobule Lesion - Symptoms and areas affected
Superior Parietal Lobule Lesion - Symptoms and areas affected
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Study Notes
Algorithmic Trading Defined
- Utilizes computer programs to execute trading orders based on predefined instructions.
- Also known as automated trading, black-box trading, or algo-trading.
- Algorithms consider price, timing, volume, and a variety of trading strategies.
Algorithmic Trading Workflow
- Strategy development involves traders creating specific rules that define a trading strategy.
- The trading strategy is translated into a computer program for automated trade execution.
- Backtesting is performed using historical data to evaluate and optimize algorithm parameters.
- In the execution phase, the algorithm continuously monitors the market and executes trades automatically based on the strategy.
Benefits of Algorithmic Trading
- Enables faster trade execution than humans, taking advantage of fleeting opportunities.
- Reduces emotional biases, leading to more rational decision-making.
- Facilitates backtesting on historical data for strategy optimization.
- Allows diversification across multiple markets and assets.
- Enables execution of large orders without major market impact.
Algorithmic Trading Risks
- Technical glitches, such as bugs in the code, can lead to unexpected and costly trades.
- Over-optimization to historical data may result in poor live trading performance.
- Strategies may perform poorly during high market volatility or unexpected events.
- Changes in regulations or exchange rules can impact strategy viability.
Common Algorithmic Trading Strategies
- Trend Following identifies and capitalizes on the direction of market trends.
- Mean Reversion exploits the tendency of prices to revert to their average value over time.
- Arbitrage takes advantage of price differences for the same asset in different markets.
- Market Making provides liquidity by placing buy and sell orders close to the current price.
- Statistical Arbitrage uses statistical models to exploit pricing inefficiencies.
Tools and Platforms for Algorithmic Trading
- Python, Java, and C++ are commonly used programming languages.
- MetaTrader, TradingView, and Interactive Brokers provide APIs for algorithmic trading.
- Bloomberg and Refinitiv offer real-time market data feeds.
- QuantConnect and Backtrader are tools that allow backtesting algorithms using historical data.
Impact of Algorithmic Trading
- Accounts for a substantial portion of trading volume on major exchanges.
- It has increased market efficiency and liquidity.
- It has been associated with increased volatility and potential for flash crashes.
Future Trends in Algorithmic Trading
- Artificial Intelligence and machine learning are being increasingly used to develop more sophisticated and adaptive strategies.
- Cloud-based platforms are making it easier to develop, test, and deploy strategies at scale.
- Blockchain technology has the potential to disrupt traditional trading infrastructure and enable new types of strategies.
Algorithmic Trading Conclusion
- Offers benefits in speed, efficiency, and risk management.
- Poses challenges related to technical complexity, regulatory compliance, and market volatility.
- Algorithmic trading is likely to play an even larger role in the future of finance.
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