C10 Nervous System Diseases

Question 1

What are the main components of the Nervous System?

Answer 1

Brain, spinal cord, nerves

Question 2

What are the two divisions of the Nervous System?

Answer 2

Central nervous system (CNS), Peripheral nervous system (PNS)

Question 3

What does the Central Nervous System (CNS) consist of?

Answer 3

Brain and spinal cord

Question 4

What is the function of the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)?

Answer 4

Conduits information to and from CNS

Question 5

What are neurons?

Answer 5

Nerve cells that initiate and conduct electrochemical impulses

Question 6

What are the two main parts of a neuron?

Answer 6

Axon, Dendrites

Question 7

What is the function of the axon in a neuron?

Answer 7

Carries impulses away to other neurons

Question 8

What role do dendrites play in a neuron?

Answer 8

Carry messages to the cell

Question 9

What are the three types of neurons?

Answer 9

*Sensory/Afferents
*Motor/Efferent
*Interneurons

Question 10

What is the function of sensory/afferent neurons?

Answer 10

Transmit impulses to the CNS from muscles and glands

Question 11

What is the role of motor/efferent neurons?

Answer 11

Transmit impulses from the CNS to muscles and glands

Question 12

What is a synapse?

Answer 12

Small space between the axon of one neuron and the dendrites of another

Question 13

What are the functions of the brain?

Answer 13

*Coordinates
*Controls
*Regulates life-sustaining tasks

Question 14

What is the spinal cord responsible for?

Answer 14

Transmits electrochemical messages to and from the brain

Question 15

What are the three membranes that make up the meninges?

Answer 15

*Dura mater
*Arachnoid membrane
*Pia mater

Question 16

What is the function of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?

Answer 16

Protection, moving waste products, and nutrients

Question 17

What are the two parts of the autonomic nervous system?

Answer 17

*Sympathetic System
*Parasympathetic System

Question 18

What does the sympathetic system respond to?

Answer 18

Flight-or-fight response during stress, anger, or fear

Question 19

What is a migraine headache characterized by?

Answer 19

Recurring headache with intense pain, often accompanied by nausea and vomiting

Question 20

What are common triggers for migraine headaches?

Answer 20

*Food
*Hormonal changes
*Sensory stimuli
*Weather
*Medications

Question 21

What is a traumatic brain injury (TBI)?

Answer 21

When the brain collides with the inside of the skull

Question 22

What is the mildest form of TBI?

Answer 22

Cerebral concussion

Question 23

What are symptoms of traumatic brain injury?

Answer 23

*Brief unconsciousness
*Amnesia
*Headache
*Confusion
*Balance problems

Question 24

What is a transient ischemic attack (TIA)?

Answer 24

Temporary episodes of impaired neurological activity due to insufficient blood flow

Question 25

What are common symptoms of TIA?

Answer 25

*Confusion *Mental weakness *Extremities weakness *Speech deficits

Question 26

What is a cerebrovascular accident (CVA)?

Answer 26

Sudden impairment of consciousness and subsequent paralysis

Question 27

What are the two types of strokes?

Answer 27

*Ischemic stroke *Hemorrhagic stroke

Question 28

What are common symptoms of a stroke?

Answer 28

*Face droop *Arms raise *Speech slurred *Dizziness

Question 29

What is epilepsy?

Answer 29

Chronic brain disorder characterized by recurring attacks of abnormal sensory, motor, and psychological activity

Question 30

What is meningitis?

Answer 30

Inflammation of the meninges

Question 31

What are common symptoms of meningitis?

Answer 31

*Headache *Fever *Vomiting *Nuchal rigidity

Question 32

What is Alzheimer disease?

Answer 32

Progressive brain syndrome associated with the death of neurons in the cerebral cortex

Question 33

What are symptoms of Alzheimer disease?

Answer 33

*Memory loss *Depression *Agitation *Sleep disturbances

Question 34

What is Parkinson disease characterized by?

Answer 34

Progressive muscle rigidity and involuntary tremors

Question 35

What are common symptoms of Parkinson disease?

Answer 35

*Bradykinesia *Rigid extremities *Involuntary tremors

Question 36

What is multiple sclerosis?

Answer 36

Chronic autoimmune disease characterized by the destruction of myelin

Question 37

What are common symptoms of multiple sclerosis?

Answer 37

*Change of vision *Muscle weakness *Fatigue *Balance problems