Diseases Of Nervous System Flashcards

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Encephalitis

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Inflammation of the brain often due to infection

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Hydrocephalus

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Fluid in the cavities deep within the brain

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Neuralgia

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Pain along nerves in head/face

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Cerebrovascular accident

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Damage to the brain from interruption of blood supply

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Epilepsy

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Nerve cell activity in the brain is the student causing seizures

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Cerebral palsy

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Congenital disorder of movement, muscle tone, posture

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Parkinson’s

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Disorder of the central nervous system that affects movement often include in tremors

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Amyotrophic lateral sclerous

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Weakness in muscles and impact physical function

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Cerebral palsy

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Lack of oxygen

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CVA

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Blood flow to the brain is disrupted

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Meningitis

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Inflammation of the meninges

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Multiple sclerosis

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Slowing of nerve impulse transmission

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paraplegia

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Impairment of motor sensory functions of the lower extremities

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