5 Questions
Which of the following is a symptom of neurological disorders?
Seizures
How are neurological disorders assessed?
Neurological examination
What is one of the interventions for neurological disorders?
Neurorehabilitation
What did the World Health Organization estimate about the impact of neurological disorders?
They affect as many as one billion people worldwide
Why are the brain and spinal cord susceptible to damage despite their protective features?
Nerves can still become exposed to damage
Study Notes
Neurological Disorders
- Seizures, muscle weakness, and numbness or tingling sensations are common symptoms of neurological disorders.
Assessment of Neurological Disorders
- Neurological disorders are assessed through a combination of medical history, physical examination, laboratory tests, and imaging studies.
Interventions for Neurological Disorders
- Medications, such as those that control seizures, alleviate pain, or relieve muscle spasms, are one of the interventions for neurological disorders.
Impact of Neurological Disorders
- The World Health Organization estimates that approximately one billion people worldwide suffer from neurological disorders, affecting about 16% of the global population.
Susceptibility of Brain and Spinal Cord to Damage
- Despite their protective features, the brain and spinal cord are susceptible to damage due to their high energy requirements, limited regenerative capacities, and intricate neural connections.
Test your knowledge about neurological disorders with this quiz. Learn about the structural, biochemical, and electrical abnormalities in the nervous system that result in a range of symptoms such as paralysis, muscle weakness, seizures, and altered levels of consciousness.
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