Study Guide PSC 126 - Aya Clear (Half of it) PDF

Epilepsy = disease of the CNS marked by seizures Parkinson's disease = progressive degeneration of the basal ganglia, a group of nuclei in the brain that control smoother motor coordination. Characterized by constant tremor Cerebral palsy = chronic, nonprogressive disorder marked by lack of muscle...

Epilepsy = disease of the CNS marked by seizures Parkinson's disease = progressive degeneration of the basal ganglia, a group of nuclei in the brain that control smoother motor coordination. Characterized by constant tremor Cerebral palsy = chronic, nonprogressive disorder marked by lack of muscle control Multiple sclerosis = disease caused by damage to the myelin sheath covering nerves; can cause numbness, double vision, motor and cognitive problems Huntington's disease = a genetic disorder characterized by mental and physical deterioration. It is caused by a mutation in the gene for a protein called Huntingtin. Genetic tests can identify carriers of the gene for this disorder Polio = a highly infectious viral disease that affects mostly young children. It attacks the spinal nerves and destroys the cell bodies of motor neurons Paraplegia = paralysis of the lower extremities of the body Quadriplegia = paralysis of all four extremities of the body Dementia = a serious loss of cognitive ability beyond what might be expected from normal aging Diabetes: body becomes incapable of manufacturing or properly using the hormone insulin Type 1: autoimmune disorder = body destroys cells of the pancreas necessary for insulin production Type 2: body does not produce enough insulin or may not be sensitive to it (related to lifestyle) Asthma = a severe inflammatory reaction typically to a foreign substance, including dust, dog or cat dander, pollens, or fungi Viral and bacterial infections = invasion of upper or lower respiratory tract by viruses or bacteria Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease = a group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing-related problems Pneumonia = infection of the lungs Tuberculosis and pleurisy = an infectious disease caused by bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis that invade lunge tissue Lung cancer = tumor that starts in the lungs Hepatitis = inflammation of the liver AIDS = acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (result of infection with HIV) Lupus = a disease involving chronic inflammation that occurs when your body's immune system attacks your own tissues and organs Tonsillitis = an inflammation of the tonsils that interferes with their ability to filter out bacteria Infectious mononucleosis = a viral disorder marked by an unusually large number of monocytes; it can cause fever, sore throat, and general lack of energy Lymphoma = a tumor of the lymphatic tissue