Nervous System

Question 1

Agoraphobia

Answer 1

Fear of open spaces

Question 2

Alzheimer’s disease

Answer 2

Progressive dementia caused by destruction of cells

Question 3

Ataxia

Answer 3

Unco-ordinated gait

Question 4

Autism

Answer 4

Absorption with the self

Question 5

Claustrophobia

Answer 5

Fear of enclosed spaces

Question 6

Coma

Answer 6

Complete unconsciousness

Question 7

Convulsion

Answer 7

Spasmodic contraction and relaxation of muscles in a fit

Question 8

Dysarthria

Answer 8

Difficulty in speaking due to nerve damage

Question 9

Dyskinesia

Answer 9

Abnormal movements associated with side effects of tranquilising drugs

Question 10

Dyslexia

Answer 10

Word blindness

Question 11

Dyspraxia

Answer 11

Difficulty in making accurate skilled movements

Question 12

Epilepsy

Answer 12

Condition of suffering seizures – abnormal brain activity

Question 13

Hemiparesis

Answer 13

Weakness of one side of the body

Question 14

Hemiplegia

Answer 14

Paralysis of one side of the bod

Question 15

Meninges

Answer 15

Covering of the brain and spinal cord

Question 16

Neurosis(es)

Answer 16

Long term mental disorder, phobias and obsessions

Question 17

Palsy

Answer 17

Paralysis

Question 18

Paraesthesiae

Answer 18

Abnormal tingling sensation (pins and needles

Question 19

Photophobia

Answer 19

Intolerance to light- may be sign of meningitis

Question 20

Psychosis (es)

Answer 20

Mental disorder, loss of contact with reality eg paranoia

Question 21

Syncope

Answer 21

Faint

Question 22

Tetraplegia/quadriplegia

Answer 22

Paralysis of all four limbs

Question 23

Vertigo

Answer 23

Dizziness