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What condition is characterized by inflammation of the brain caused by a virus and less often by bacteria or other agents?
What condition is characterized by inflammation of the brain caused by a virus and less often by bacteria or other agents?
- Poliomyelitis
- Bell's Palsy
- Meningitis
- Encephalitis (correct)
Which disease involves a lesion in the basal nuclei and is characterized by muscular rigidity, resting tremor, and a slow shuffling gait?
Which disease involves a lesion in the basal nuclei and is characterized by muscular rigidity, resting tremor, and a slow shuffling gait?
- Alzheimer's disease
- Parkinson's disease (correct)
- Myasthenia gravis
- Multiple sclerosis
What autoimmune disorder affects acetylcholine receptors and leads to muscle weakness and increased fatigue?
What autoimmune disorder affects acetylcholine receptors and leads to muscle weakness and increased fatigue?
- Bell's Palsy
- Herpes
- Parkinson's disease
- Myasthenia gravis (correct)
Which condition involves the immune system attacking the brain and spinal cord?
Which condition involves the immune system attacking the brain and spinal cord?
Which disease results in a difficulty in tasting food due to an affliction of the Facial Nerve?
Which disease results in a difficulty in tasting food due to an affliction of the Facial Nerve?
What condition is characterized by general intellectual deficiency, memory loss, and moodiness due to loss of neurons in the cerebral cortex?
What condition is characterized by general intellectual deficiency, memory loss, and moodiness due to loss of neurons in the cerebral cortex?
What condition is caused by a viral infection of the CNS, damaging somatic motor neurons and leading to paralysis and muscle atrophy?
What condition is caused by a viral infection of the CNS, damaging somatic motor neurons and leading to paralysis and muscle atrophy?
Which disease causes skin lesions due to viruses in sensory ganglia and is associated with symptoms like stiffness in the neck and fever?
Which disease causes skin lesions due to viruses in sensory ganglia and is associated with symptoms like stiffness in the neck and fever?
The ______ respond to stimuli
The ______ respond to stimuli
The brain and spinal cord process ______
The brain and spinal cord process ______
The control of ______ and glands
The control of ______ and glands
The ______ is responsible for mental activity
The ______ is responsible for mental activity
The Peripheral Nervous System includes all neurons outside the ______
The Peripheral Nervous System includes all neurons outside the ______
Flashcards
Encephalitis
Encephalitis
Inflammation of the brain, usually caused by a virus, but can also be caused by bacteria or other agents.
Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's Disease
A disease that affects the basal nuclei, causing muscle stiffness, tremors, and slow movement.
Myasthenia Gravis
Myasthenia Gravis
An autoimmune disorder that affects acetylcholine receptors, leading to muscle weakness and fatigue.
Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis
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Bell's Palsy
Bell's Palsy
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Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's Disease
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Poliomyelitis
Poliomyelitis
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Herpes
Herpes
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Sensory receptors
Sensory receptors
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Central Nervous System
Central Nervous System
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Motor Function
Motor Function
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Brain
Brain
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Peripheral Nervous System
Peripheral Nervous System
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Study Notes
Diseases of the Nervous System
- Bell's Palsy is an affliction of the Facial Nerve, causing difficulty in tasting food.
- Poliomyelitis is a disease that damages somatic motor neurons, leading to paralysis and atrophy.
- Herpes causes skin lesions, oral lesions, STDs, and chickenpox, and is characterized by inflammation of the meninges caused by viral or bacterial infection.
- Symptoms of Meningitis include stiffness in the neck, headache, and fever.
- Parkinson disease is caused by a lesion in basal nuclei, characterized by muscular rigidity, resting tremor, general lack of movement, and a slow, shuffling gait.
- Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain caused by a virus or bacteria, with symptoms including fever, coma, and convulsions.
- Multiple sclerosis is a condition where the immune system attacks the brain and spinal cord.
- Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disorder affecting acetylcholine receptors, leading to muscle weakness, increased fatigue, and paralysis.
- Alzheimer disease involves loss of neurons in the cerebral cortex, with symptoms including general intellectual deficiency, memory loss, short attention span, moodiness, disorientation, and irritability.
Functions of the Nervous System
- Sensory Output: sensory receptors respond to stimuli.
- Integration: the brain and spinal cord process stimuli.
- The nervous system controls muscles and glands.
- Mental activity is controlled by the brain.
- The nervous system is responsible for maintaining homeostasis.
Main Divisions of the Nervous System
- Central Nervous System (CNS): consists of the brain and spinal cord.
- Peripheral Nervous System (PNS): consists of all neurons outside the CNS.
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Description
Test your knowledge on diseases of the nervous system including Bell's Palsy, Poliomyelitis, Herpes, and Meningitis. Learn about symptoms, causes, and effects of these neurological conditions.
