4.NEUROLOGICAL SYSTEM Flashcards
1
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CVA
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Cerebral vascular accident
decrease of blood flow to the brain
2
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TIA
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Transient Ischemic Attack
A temporary reduction in the blood supply and adequate oxygen to brain cells
3
Q
TBI
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Traumatic brain injury
Occurs when an external force injures the brain.
4
Q
ALS
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
A progressive and fatal degenerative disease of the nerves that control voluntary muscle function.
5
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MS
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Multiple Sclerosis
A degenerative disease affecting the myelin covering of neurons of the brain and spinal cord