DP 5 & 6 Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
Neurological disorders
A
any disorder of the nervous system,
including those that affect the central nervous system’s brain or
spinal cord, or the peripheral nervous system.
2
Q
Tau protein
A
in CTE it builds up within neurons and disrupts important processing
3
Q
Epilepsy
A
Neurological disorder consisting recurring seizures from a surge of electrical activity in the brain.
4
Q
CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy)
A
progressive and fatal brain
disease associated with repeated head injuries and concussions.