Diseases Of Nervous System Flashcards
Encephalitis
Inflammation of the brain often due to infection
Hydrocephalus
Fluid in the cavities deep within the brain
Neuralgia
Pain along nerves in head/face
Cerebrovascular accident
Damage to the brain from interruption of blood supply
Epilepsy
Nerve cell activity in the brain is the student causing seizures
Cerebral palsy
Congenital disorder of movement, muscle tone, posture
Parkinson’s
Disorder of the central nervous system that affects movement often include in tremors
Amyotrophic lateral sclerous
Weakness in muscles and impact physical function
Cerebral palsy
Lack of oxygen
CVA
Blood flow to the brain is disrupted
Meningitis
Inflammation of the meninges
Multiple sclerosis
Slowing of nerve impulse transmission
paraplegia
Impairment of motor sensory functions of the lower extremities