Tramatic Brain Injuries

Question 1

Effects of concussion

Answer 1

-slight brin injury, no permanent damage

Question 2

Effects of contusion

Answer 2

-nervous tissue destruction occurs, tissue does not regenerate

Question 3

Effects of cerebral edema

Answer 3

-swelling from inflammatory response
-may compress and kill brain tissue

Question 4

Describe cerebro vascular accidents/strokes

Answer 4

-there becomes a restriction of blood flow in a region of the brain and the O2 in blood flow results in death of brain tissue
-loss of certain functions may result in death

Question 5

What is hemiplegia?

Answer 5

-one sided paralysis

Question 6

What is aphasis?

Answer 6

-damage to speech center in left hemisphere

Question 7

What is transischemia attack?

Answer 7

-temporary brain ischemia (restriction of blood flow)
-there are warning signs for more serious CVA/strokes

Question 8

Describe Alzheimer’s disease

Answer 8

-degenerate brain disease that results in abnormal protein deposits and twisted fibers with neurons. Experience memory loss, irritability, hallucinations, and death