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Chronic and infectious neurological disorders (1)
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Chronic and infectious neurological disordersWhat is a neoplasm? - ANS-Growth of a new tumor
What is a brain abscess? - ANS-A collection of puss
5 Types of degenerative neuromuscular diseases - ANS-Muscular dystrophy
Parkinson's
Multiple sclerosis
ALS
Spina Bifida
What is muscular dystrophy - ANS-A disease that weakens the musculoskeletal system and
slows movement.
Progressive skeletal muscle weakness, death of muscle cells and tissue
Poor balance, ptosis (drooping eyelid), scoliosis, in ability to walk
What is Parkinson's disease - ANS-Slow progression, onset after game 50. Gradual.
Mask like blank stare, stooped posture, shuffling gait, bradykinesia- loss of normal arm swing
while walking
What is multiple sclerosis? - ANS-Most common autoimmune disorder affecting the CNS
Nystagmus, dysarthria, dysphagia, spasms, weakness, ataxia,
Isolated attacks or building over time
What is ALS? - ANS-Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Lou Gehrig's disease
Degeneration and death of motor neuron tracts, loss of motor control
What is spina bifida? - ANS-Leg weakness and paralysis, bladder control problems,
incontinence, poor renal function
What is Bell's palsy? - ANS-One sided facial paralysis
Usually resolved within two weeks
Types of infectious neuromuscular disorders - ANS-Guillain barre
Myasthenia gravis
Meningitis
Alzheimer's disease
What is Guillain-Barré syndrome - ANS-Acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy
Symmetrical weakness beginning in the feet/legs and ascending
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