Conditions

Question 1

Multiple sclerosis

Answer 1

> de-myelination of cns
- results in inflammation and degeneration
relapsing remitting = inflammatory episodes
Primary = gradual degeneration
Secondary = advance relapsing remitting where symptoms remain between episodes

Question 2

Tone

Answer 2

State of readiness in muscle at rest or resistance to passive movement

Question 3

Parkinson’s

Answer 3

lack of dopamine produced by basal ganglia - results in tremor and disturbance to voluntary movement + balance

Question 4

cerebrovascular attack

Answer 4

vascular damage to brain that lasts more than 24 hours

• ischaemic = clot
• haemorrhagic = burst

Question 5

Cystic Fibrosis

Answer 5

genetic condition effecting salt + water transport from cells
> results in mucus build up in lungs

Question 6

COPD

Answer 6

umbrella term for inflammation/narrowing/damage of airways
> emphysema - damage to alveoli (lose shape)
> asthma - inflammation + swelling of airways which makes them highly sensitive

Question 7

bronchiectasis

Answer 7

abnormal widening of airways (loss of cartilaginous and smooth muscle support) results in mucus build up

Question 8

bronchitis

Answer 8

infection of bronchi