Pathological Conditions

Question 1

CVA

Answer 1

Damage to the blood vessels of the cerebrum, leading to loss of blood supply to brain tissue

Question 2

Encephalitis

Answer 2

Inflammation of the brain or spinal cord

Question 3

Epilepsy

Answer 3

Abnormal electricity activity of the brain results in seizures: in a grand mal seizure there is a loss of consciousness, involuntary muscular contractions and incontinence

In petit mal seizure there is a sudden temporary loss of consciousness for a few seconds

Question 4

Hydrocephalus

Answer 4

An abnormal increase of CSF in the brain causing the head circumference to increase. If untreated may cause mental retardation

Question 5

Meningitis

Answer 5

Inflammation of the meninges (membranes around the brain and spinal cord)

Question 6

Spina bifida

Answer 6

A congenital defect where one or more of the vertebrae don’t close normally and some of the spinal nerves and meninges are outside the spine

Question 7

Alzheimer’s disease

Answer 7

Brain condition marked by deterioration of mental capacity