Disorders Of NS Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 categories of NS disorders
A
- Learning and developmental disabilities
- Neurological disabilities
- Mental diseases
- Substance abuse disorder
2
Q
What are 2 key characteristics of Alzheimers?
A
- Amyloid protein deposition
- Disruption of neuronal cytoskeleton
3
Q
What are 3 main cytoskeleton polymers?
A
- microtubules
- microfilaments
- neurofilamens
4
Q
What are the neurological signs of epilepsy?
A
Uncontrolled excitation which spreads throughout brainlarge, slow, high and low amp brain waves
5
Q
What are the 3 types of epilepsy?
A
- Idiopathic epilepsy
- Secondary/symptomatic epilepsy
- Cryptogenic epilepsy
