Neurological Disorders Flashcards
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Tetraplegia
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Paralysis of all four limbs
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Hemiplegia
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Paralysis of one side of the body
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Paraplegia
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Paralysis of caudal limbs
4
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Seizures
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The result of abnormal electrical activity within the brain
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Epilepsy
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An intracranial disorder producing seizures
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Status epilepticus
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A series of seizures lasting >5 mins
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Convulsions
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A series of involuntary muscle contractions
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Paresis
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Weakness of one or more of the limbs
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Syncope
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Fainting
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The cerebrum
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Controls behaviour and sensory organs
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The cerebellum
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Controls balance, posture and locomotion
12
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Symptoms of cerebral nervous system diseases
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Behavioural changes (loss of ability to recognise owner) Pacing Ataxia Paresis Seizures Loss of sensory function
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Cerebellar disease
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Ataxia Tremors Lack of threat reflex Vertical nystagmus Dysmetria Hypermetria
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Causes of seizures
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Idiopathic epilepsy Neoplasia Trauma Infection Inflammation Toxins (renal) Metabolic problems (i.e hypoglycaemia, hypocalaemia, portosystemic shunt) Congenital - Hydrocephalus
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Stages of seizures
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Pre ictal
Ictal phase
Post ictal phase
