Nervous System and Mental Health Quiz

Medical Terms and Definitions

• Symptom Management: Refers to the control of signs and symptoms of a disease, often aiming to improve quality of life for patients.

Characteristics of Mania

• Main Characteristic: Mania is primarily characterized by an elevated mood, increased energy levels, and heightened irritability, often leading to impulsive behavior.

Dopamine and Disorders

• Dopamine Deficiency: Disorders like Parkinson's disease are characterized by a lack of dopamine, a critical neurotransmitter that influences movement, mood, and motivation.

Function of Neurotransmitters

• Neurotransmitter Role: Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers in the nervous system that transmit signals between neurons, impacting mood, sleep, and various bodily functions.

Brain Impulse Transmission

• Abnormal Impulse Transmission: The term for abnormal and excessive impulse transmission in the brain is often associated with conditions like epilepsy, where electrical activity becomes dysregulated.