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21 Cards in this Set
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Chronic degenerative disease characterized by sclerosis patches along the brain and spinal cord |
Multiple sclerosis |
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Occurs when there is an interruption of blood supply to a region of the brain, depriving nerve cells in the affected area. Stroke |
Cerebrovascular accident (CVA) |
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Sudden deficient supply of blood to the brain lasting a short time |
Transient ischemic attack |
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Chronic degenerative disease of the central nervous system. |
Parkinson's disease |
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Disease characterized by early dementia, confusion, loss of recognition of persons or familiar surroundings, restlessness, and impaired memory |
Alzheimer's Disease |
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Viral disease that affects the peripheral nerves and causes blisters on the skin that follow the course of the affected nerves |
Shingles |
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Condition characterized by lack of muscle control and partial paralysis, caused by a brain defect or lesion present at birth or shortly after |
Cerebral Palsy |
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Diagnostic procedure preformed by insertion of a needle into the subarachnoid space usually between the third and fourth lumbar vertebrae |
Lumbar puncture |
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High-strength computer-controlled magnetic fields producing a series of sectional images of the soft tissues of the brain or spine |
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) |
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State of being unaware of surroundings and incapable of responding to stimuli as a result of injury, shock, illness, or drugs |
Unconsciousness |
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Injury to the brain caused by minor or major head trauma |
Concussion |
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Pertaining to the mental processes of comprehension, judgment, memory, and reason |
Cognitive |
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State of profound unconsciousness |
Coma |
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Tube implanted in the body to redirect the flow of a fluid |
Shunt |
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Lack of muscle coordination |
Ataxia |
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Disorders characterized by physical symptoms for which no known physical cause exists |
Somatoform disorders |
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Fainting or sudden loss of consciousness caused by pack of blood supply to the cerebrum |
Syncope |
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Congenital or aquired disorder caused by obstructed circulation or cerebrospinal fluid, resulting in dilated cerebral ventricles and impaired brain function |
Hydrocephalus |
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Paralysis from the waist down caused by damage to the lower level of the spinal cord |
Paraplegia |
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A manner or style of walking |
Gait |
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Sudden, abnormal surge of electrical activity in the brain, resulting in involuntary body movements or behaviors |
Seizure |
