disorders of the nervous sys. Flashcards

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what causes cerebral palsy?

A

damage during embryonic development

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what is the result of cerebral palsy?

A

damage to voluntary movement control “somatic ns”

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3
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what causes meningitis?

A

membranes surrounding brain and spinal cord —> inflammation (bacterial or viral)

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4
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what is the result of meningitis?

A

headache, muscle neck stiffness, fevers, and chills (possibly death if not treated)

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5
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what causes stroke?

A

cerebral hemorrhage (broken vessel —> head injury) or blood clot (clogged vessel —> clot becomes free in circulation

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6
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what is the result of stroke?

A

brain damage

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7
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what is the cause of polio?

A

viral infection of cns (targets motorneurons)

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8
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what is the result of polio?

A

paralysis

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9
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what is the prevention of polio?

A

vaccination/immunization

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what is the cause of alzheimers?

A

degenerative disease of neurons (destroyed)

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what is the result of alzheimers?

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unusual behavior & loss of capabilities of daily life

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