Degenerative, Movement, and Seizure Disorders

Question 1

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

Answer 1

Degenerative disorder of motor neurons in the spinal cord and brainstem.

Question 2

epilepsy

Answer 2

Chronic brain disorder characterized by recurrent seizure activity.

Question 3

Huntington disease (Huntington chorea)

Answer 3

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

Question 4

multiple sclerosis (MS)

Answer 4

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

Question 5

myasthenia gravis (MG)

Answer 5

Autoimmune neuromuscular disorder characterized by weakness of voluntary muscles.

Question 6

palsy

Answer 6

Paralysis (partial or complete loss of motor function).

Question 7

Parkinson disease (parkinsonism)

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Tourette syndrome

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Alzheimer disease (AD)

Answer 9

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