disorders of the nervous sys. Flashcards
what causes cerebral palsy?
damage during embryonic development
what is the result of cerebral palsy?
damage to voluntary movement control “somatic ns”
what causes meningitis?
membranes surrounding brain and spinal cord —> inflammation (bacterial or viral)
what is the result of meningitis?
headache, muscle neck stiffness, fevers, and chills (possibly death if not treated)
what causes stroke?
cerebral hemorrhage (broken vessel —> head injury) or blood clot (clogged vessel —> clot becomes free in circulation
what is the result of stroke?
brain damage
what is the cause of polio?
viral infection of cns (targets motorneurons)
what is the result of polio?
paralysis
what is the prevention of polio?
vaccination/immunization
what is the cause of alzheimers?
degenerative disease of neurons (destroyed)
what is the result of alzheimers?
unusual behavior & loss of capabilities of daily life