nervous system

Question 1

alzheimer’s disease

Answer 1

cause- degenerative brain disease

symptom- confusion, memory loss, worsens over time

treatment- physical activity, no cure

Question 2

bell’s palsy

Answer 2

cause- unknown cause

symptom- headache, facial numbness and drooping

treatment- NSAIDs, pain relivers, usually self- resolving

Question 3

seizure

Answer 3

cause- birth trauma, infections, brain injury, head trauma, drug withdrawal

symptom- uncontrolled muscle contractions, loss of consciousness

treatment- medication, brain surgery

Question 4

meningitis

Answer 4

cause- bacterial, viral, fungal infection,

symptom- stiff neck, fever, vomiting, headache,

treatment- appropriate medication, bacterial can be fatal

Question 5

MS

Answer 5

cause- viral, genetic, immune system

symptom- loss of ability to speak, walk, loss of balance, double vision.

treatment- supportive, no cure

Question 6

parkinson’s disease

Answer 6

cause- head trauma, drugs, brain tumors

symptom- lack of coordination, tremor

treatment- physical therapy, speech therapy

Question 7

stroke

Answer 7

cause- blockage of artery in neck or brain

symptom- paralysis, confusion

treatment-physical therapy, speech therapy