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Nervous System

Chap 10 Nervous System

QuestionAnswer
traumatic brain injury a blow to the head or penetrating head injury that damages brain
CVA damage that occurs to brain when blood flow has been interupted
delirium an acute condition of confusion, disorientation and hallucinations
concussion violent shaking or jarring of the brain
dementia slow progressive decline in mental abilities including memory, thinking, and judgement
insomina is the prolonged or abnormal inability to sleep
narcolepsy a sleep disorder consisting of sudden and uncontrollable brief episodes of falling asleep
poliomyelitis known as polio is a highly contagious viral infection of the brainstem and and spinal cord
paresthesia refers to a burning or prickling sensation that is usually felt in the limbs
Bell's Palsy temporary paralysis of the 7th cranial nerve causing paralysis of the affected side of the face
ALS rapidly progressive disease that attacks nerve cells responsible for controlling voluntary movement
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