disorders/diseases

Question 1

congenital defects in the lumbar spinal column caused by imperfect union vertebral parts (neural tubal defect)

Answer 1

spina bifida

Question 2

chronic brain disorder characterized by recurrent seizure activity

can be preceded by “aura”

Answer 2

epilepsy

Question 3

facial grimacing, irregular jerking movements, choreic (dance-like) movements, personality changes

Answer 3

huntington disease

Question 4

brain disease and dementia occurring with AIDS

Answer 4

human immunodeficiency virus encephalopathy

Question 5

CT Scan stands for what and what is it

Answer 5

computed tomography

computerized x-ray that generates multiple images

Question 6

MRI stands for what and what is it

Answer 6

magnetic resonance imaging

magnetic field and pulses of radiowave energy

Question 7

PET stands for what and what is it

Answer 7

positron emission tomography

Question 8

EEG

Answer 8

electroencephalography

recording of the electrical activity of the brain

Question 9

AFP

Answer 9

alpha-fetoprotein

high levels can indicate increased risk of neurological birth defects

Question 10

TIA

Answer 10

transient ischemic attack

temporary interference with the blood supply to the brain