Disorders Of The Nervous System

Question 1

causes of cerebral palsy

Answer 1

damage during embryonic stage

Question 2

result of cerebral palsy

Answer 2

damage to voluntary movement control “somatic NS”

Question 3

causes of meningitis

Answer 3

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

Question 4

result of meningitis

Answer 4

headache, muscle neck stiffness, fevers, and chills
(Death can be an outcome if not treated)

Question 5

cause of stroke

Answer 5

cerebral hemorrhage (broken vessel -> head injury) or blood clot (clotted vessel)

Question 6

result of stroke

Answer 6

brain damage

Question 7

causes of polio

Answer 7

viral infection of CNS (targets motor neurons)

Question 8

result of polio

Answer 8

paralysis

Question 9

prevention for polio

Answer 9

vaccination/immunization

Question 10

cause of Alzheimer’s

Answer 10

degenerative disease of neurons (destroyed)

Question 11

result of Alzheimer’s

Answer 11

unusual behavior, loss of daily life capabilities

Question 12

-itis

Answer 12

inflammation of something