The Neurophysiological Effects of Carbon Monoxide on the Basal Ganglia Over Time

Authors

Dalin Pulsipher, Brigham Young University
Dr. Ramona O. Hopkins, Brigham Young University

Keywords

neurophysiological effects, carbon monoxide, basal ganglia

College

Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Department

Psychology

Abstract

Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is one of the most common causes of death due to poisoning in the United States [1]. CO poisoning often results in neurological changes and motor and cognitive impairments due to anoxia and other related biomechanical mechanisms [2]. A major set of subcortical nuclei affected by CO poisoning are the basal ganglia, which play a key role in the regulation and coordination of movement, as well as some cognitive functions.

Recommended Citation

Pulsipher, Dalin and Hopkins, Dr. Ramona O. (2013) "The Neurophysiological Effects of Carbon Monoxide on the Basal Ganglia Over Time," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 474.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/474