Nervous System Imbalances

Question 1

Cause and symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis.

Answer 1

• Occurs when myelin sheath around neurons is gradually destroyed and hardened into “sclerosis”
• Nerve impulses are distorted or interrupted
• Autoimmune disease with no cure

Question 2

Parkinson’s Disease characterized by what? Causes at a cellular level.

Answer 2

• A motor system disorder that leads to trembling of hands, arms, etc.
• Impaired balance/coordination
  Result from loss of braincells in are of midbrain (substantia nigra)

Question 3

Alzheimer’s symptoms and cure

Answer 3

• Disease caused by progressive brain cell death
• Leads to problems with memory, thinking, and behaviour
• Symptoms get worse, no cure

Question 4

Meningitis

Answer 4

• Acute inflammation of meninges
• Causes by viral or bacterial infection
• May lead to deafness, epilepsy, brain damage, or death
• Common symptoms are severe headaches and neck stiffness

Question 5

TBI common causes

Answer 5

• External force injures the brain
• Causes are falls, auto accidents, and violence
• Result in physical, cognitive, social, or emotional symptoms

Question 6

Concussion and symptoms

Answer 6

Mild form of TBI
- caused by jolt, bump, or blow to the head that causes brain to move rapidly inside the skull
- Symptoms are confusion, dizziness, headache, and nausea

Question 7

Stroke

Answer 7

Death of brain cells when area of brain is deprived of oxygen due to poor blood flow
- Ischemic : Block by clot
- Hemorrhagic : Blood vessel leaks or rupture

Question 8

Paralysis and common causes

Answer 8

• Loss of ability to move or feel anything in all or part of the body
• Results from illness, poison, or injury (stroke or spinal cord injury)