Abbreviations nervous system

Question 1

ALS

Answer 1

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a fatal type of motor neuron disease. It is characterized by progressive degeneration of nerve cells in the spinal cord and brain

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CNS

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The central nervous system (CNS) is made up of the brain and spinal cord.

Question 3

Cerebral palsy (CP)

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is a group of disorders that affect a person’s ability to move and maintain balance and posture. CP is the most common motor disability in childhood. Cerebral means having to do with the brain. Palsy

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Cerebrospinal fluid or CSF

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(CSF, shown in blue) is made by tissue that lines the ventricles (hollow spaces) in the brain. It flows in and around the brain and spinal cord to help cushion them from injury and provide nutrients

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cerebral vascular accident (CVA)

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is an interruption in the flow of blood to cells in the brain. When the cells in the brain are deprived of oxygen, they die

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An electroencephalogram or EEG

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is a test that measures electrical activity in the brain using small, metal discs (electrodes) attached to the scalp

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increased intracranial pressure (ICP)

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A brain injury or another medical condition can cause growing pressure inside your skull. This dangerous condition

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Level of consciousness or (LOC)

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is a medical term used to describe how awake, alert, and aware you are. It also refers to how well you respond to attempts to get your attention

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Lumbar puncture (LP)

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For this procedure, your healthcare provider inserts a hollow needle into the space surrounding the spinal column (subarachnoid space) in the lower back to withdraw some cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) or inject medicine

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Multiple sclerosis (MS)

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is a chronic disease of the central nervous system. MS is unpredictable. Some people may be only mildly affected

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transient ischaemic attack (TIA), or mini stroke

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happens when there is a temporary disruption in the blood supply to part of the brain

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Positron emission tomography (PET)

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a type of nuclear medicine procedure that measures metabolic activity of the cells of body tissues

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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

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is a long-lasting disorder in which a person experiences uncontrollable and recurring thoughts (obsessions), engages in repetitive behaviors (compulsions), or both. People with OCD have time-consuming symptoms that can cause significant distress or interfere with daily life