Nervous System Disorders Quiz
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Which part of the body is affected by a degenerative disease or disorder?

  • Sight, smell, hearing, taste, or touch
  • Brain
  • Arms and legs (correct)
  • Spinal cord

    • What is the main symptom of epilepsy?

  • Unresponsiveness or unconsciousness
  • Dizziness
  • Shaking in arms and legs (correct)
  • Loss of senses

    • What is dementia?

  • A sudden attack of illness
  • A decline in memory, language, and thinking (correct)
  • A shaking of a part of the body
  • An abnormal brain activity

    • What is a tremor?

    <p>A shaking of a part of the body that is not voluntary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the central nervous system (CNS) composed of?

    <p>Brain and spinal cord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the peripheral nervous system (PNS) composed of?

    <p>Nerves far away from the center of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is more likely to develop epilepsy?

    <p>Children and older adults</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cause epilepsy?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disease causes brain cells to waste away and die, resulting in memory loss and the inability to perform everyday tasks?

    <p>Alzheimer’s disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common type of dementia?

    <p>Alzheimer’s disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age does Alzheimer's disease typically develop?

    <p>After the age of 65</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main symptom of Alzheimer's disease?

    <p>Memory loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of dementia?

    <p>Alzheimer’s disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is asthma?

    <p>A long-term disease that causes inflammation of the airways</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age can asthma begin?

    <p>During childhood and lasts into adulthood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most effective treatment for asthma?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a symptom of the disease mentioned in the text?

    <p>Loss of smell and taste</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the treatment for mild symptoms of the disease?

    <p>Pain relieving medicines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the breathing apparatus mentioned in the text?

    <p>To assist hospitalized patients in breathing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a symptom of the disease mentioned in the text?

    <p>Nosebleed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of hospitals in the treatment of the disease?

    <p>Fitting patients with breathing apparatus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of the newly approved medicines mentioned in the text?

    <p>To reduce death related to the disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a sign or symptom of the disease in the text?

    <p>Stomach ache</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the expected outcome for most people with the disease?

    <p>Recovery without hospitalization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of mild symptoms of the disease?

    <p>Recovery without hospitalization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the signs and symptoms of the disease mentioned in the text?

    <p>Loss of smell/taste, dry cough, fever, tiredness, headache, pains and aches, sore throat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can mild symptoms of the disease be managed at home?

    <p>With pain relieving medicines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the treatment for hospitalized patients with the disease?

    <p>They may be fitted with breathing apparatus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the newly approved medicines mentioned in the text?

    <p>To speed up recovery and reduce death related to the disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the expected outcome for most people with the disease?

    <p>Most people recover without hospitalization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the signs and symptoms of the disease mentioned in the text?

    <p>Signs and symptoms of the disease mentioned in the text include loss of smell/taste, dry cough, fever, tiredness, headache, pains and aches, and sore throat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the treatment for mild symptoms of the disease?

    <p>Mild symptoms of the disease can be managed at home with pain relieving medicines.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the breathing apparatus mentioned in the text?

    <p>Hospitalized patients may be fitted with breathing apparatus to assist with their breathing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of the newly approved medicines mentioned in the text?

    <p>The newly approved medicines are intended to speed up the recovery and reduce death related to the disease.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can most people with the disease recover?

    <p>Most people with the disease recover without hospitalization.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following diseases with their main symptoms:

    <p>Alzheimer’s disease = Memory loss, trouble with words and following conversations, difficulty concentrating or thinking, mood swings or depression Asthma = Coughing, shortness of breath, tightness in the chest, a wheezing or whistling sound when breathing Coronavirus disease (COVID - 19) = Mild to moderate respiratory illness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following diseases with their treatments:

    <p>Epilepsy = Anti-epileptic drugs, diet with high levels of healthy fats and low carbohydrates, brain surgery Alzheimer’s disease = No cure, medication to help with memory problems and slow down the disease, regular routine and familiar surroundings Asthma = Long-term medications, medications during an asthma attack, lifestyle changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following diseases with their affected population:

    <p>Alzheimer’s disease = People above the age of 65 Asthma = Can begin in childhood and lasts into adulthood Coronavirus disease (COVID - 19) = Affects anyone at any age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their definitions:

    <p>Degenerative Disease = A disease or disorder that gets worse over time and the part of the body affected may stop working Dementia = A condition that causes a decline in memory, language and thinking Seizure = A sudden attack of illness in which someone becomes unconscious or develops shaking movements Tremor = A shaking of a part of the body that is not voluntary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following parts of the nervous system with their descriptions:

    <p>Central Nervous System (CNS) = Made up of the brain and spinal cord and found in the center of the body Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) = Nerves far away from the center of the body and are found in the arms and legs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following symptoms with the disorder they are associated with:

    <p>Loss of sense of sight, smell, hearing, taste, or touch = Epilepsy Shaking in arms and legs = Epilepsy Decline in memory, language and thinking = Dementia Body part gets worse over time and may stop working = Degenerative Disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the Arabic terms with their English translations:

    <p>فقدان حاسة التذوق والشم = Loss of taste and smell سعال جاف = Dry cough حمى = Fever تعب = Tiredness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the symptoms with their Arabic terms:

    <p>Headache = صداع Aches and pains = أوجاع و آالم Sore throat = التهاب الحلق Dry cough = سعال جاف</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the English terms with their Arabic translations:

    <p>Hospitals = المستشفيات Breathing apparatus = تنفس جهاز Loss of taste and smell = فقدان حاسة التذوق والشم Tiredness = تعب</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the treatments with their Arabic terms:

    <p>Pain relieving medicines = أدوية لتسكين الألم Breathing apparatus = جهاز التنفس Home management = العلاج في المنزل Hospitalization = العلاج في المستشفى</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Nervous System Diseases and Disorders

    • The central nervous system (CNS) is composed of the brain and spinal cord.
    • The peripheral nervous system (PNS) is composed of nerves that connect the CNS to the rest of the body.

    Epilepsy

    • The main symptom of epilepsy is seizures.
    • Epilepsy can be caused by genetics, head trauma, infections, stroke, and tumors.
    • People who have a family history of epilepsy, have had a head injury, or have certain genetic disorders are more likely to develop epilepsy.

    Dementia

    • Dementia is a broad term for a decline in cognitive function, including memory loss and the inability to perform everyday tasks.
    • Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia, causing brain cells to waste away and die.
    • Alzheimer's disease typically develops in people over the age of 65.
    • The main symptom of Alzheimer's disease is memory loss.
    • Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia.

    Asthma

    • Asthma is a respiratory disease that causes recurring episodes of wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath.
    • Asthma can begin at any age, including childhood.
    • The most effective treatment for asthma is using an inhaler.

    Symptoms and Treatments

    • Tremors are involuntary movements or shaking of the hands, arms, or legs.
    • Hospitals play a role in the treatment of diseases such as epilepsy, dementia, and asthma.
    • Mild symptoms of diseases can often be managed at home, while severe symptoms may require hospitalization.
    • Newly approved medicines can help manage symptoms and improve quality of life.

    Matching Terms

    • Epilepsy: seizures
    • Dementia: memory loss and inability to perform everyday tasks
    • Alzheimer's disease: brain cells wasting away and dying
    • Asthma: wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath
    • CNS: brain and spinal cord
    • PNS: nerves connecting the CNS to the rest of the body

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    Test your knowledge of diseases and disorders of the nervous system with this quiz. Learn about degenerative conditions, dementia, and seizures. Challenge yourself and expand your understanding of these medical conditions.

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