WSU Bio 315 Lab Exam 2 Clinical Correlates

WSU Bio 315 Lab Exam 2 Clinical
Correlates
Alzheimer's Disease - CORRECT ANSWER-Progressive loss of neurons and
atrophy of the brain.

Brain Tumor - CORRECT ANSWER-Abnormal growth of tissue in the brain,
caused by cancer.

cerebrovascular accident (CVA) - CORRECT ANSWER-a.k.a. "Stroke". Lack of
blood supply to the brain causing brain damage

epidural block - CORRECT ANSWER-the injection of anesthesia into the spinal
cord

Hydrocephalus - CORRECT ANSWER-Increase of cranial pressure due to
buildup of CSF, caused by a blockage in the brain.

Lumbar Puncture - CORRECT ANSWER-(Spinal Tap) Process of taking CSF
from spine for analysis.

Meningitis - CORRECT ANSWER-Inflammation of the meninges caused by
bacterial or viral infection.

multiple sclerosis - CORRECT ANSWER-Progressive de-myelination of neurons.
Autoimmune disease.

Paraplegia - CORRECT ANSWER-Damage to thoracic or lumbar portion of the
spinal cord, resulting in paralysis of both lower limbs.

Quadriplegia - CORRECT ANSWER-Damage to cervical spinal cord, resulting in
paralysis of all limbs.

Parkinson's Disease - CORRECT ANSWER-Progressive disorder of the brains
motor systems. Affecting basal nuclei and substantia nigra.