Conditions, Pathology

Question 0

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

Answer 0

Degenerative disorder of motor neurons in the spinal cord and brainstem

Question 1

Alzheimer’s disease

Answer 1

Brain disorder marked by gradual and progressive mental deterioration (dementia), personality changes, and impairment of daily functioning

Question 2

Epilepsy

Answer 2

Chronic brain disorder characterized by recurrent seizure activity

Question 3

Huntington disease

Answer 3

Hereditary disorder marked by degenerative changes in the cerebrum leading to abrupt involuntary movements and mental deterioration

Question 4

Multiple sclerosis

Answer 4

Destruction of myelin sheath on neurons in the CNS and its replacement by plaques of sclerotic (hard) tissue

Question 5

Myasthenia gravis

Answer 5

Autoimmune neuromuscular disorder characterized by weakness of voluntary muscles

Question 6

Bell palsy

Answer 6

Paralysis on one side of the face.

Question 7

Parkinson’s disease

Answer 7

Degeneration of neurons in the basal ganglia, occurring in later life and leading to tremors, weakness of muscles, and slowness of movement

Question 8

Tourette syndrome

Answer 8

Involuntary, spasmodic, twitching movements, uncontrollable vocal sounds and inappropriate words

Question 9

Herpes zoster

Answer 9

Viral infection affecting peripheral nerves

Question 10

Meningitis

Answer 10

Inflammation of the meninges

Question 11

Cerebral contusion

Answer 11

Bruising of brain tissue as a result if direct trauma to the head; neurologic deficits persist longer than 24 hours.

Question 12

Concussion

Answer 12

Temporary brain dysfunction (brief loss of consciousness) after injury, usually clearing within 24 hours

Question 13

Cerebrovascular accident

Answer 13

Disruption in the normal blood supply to the brain; stroke.

Question 14

Aneurysm

Answer 14

Weakened area in the vessel wall that balloons and may eventually burst