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CS252 Neurological
quick neurological blackboard flashcards
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A stroke is caused by: | Ischemic or hemorrhagic lesions to a portion of the brain, resulting in damage or destruction of brain tissue |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's disease) is characterized by: | Weakness, loss of motor control, difficulty speaking, and cramping |
| Muscular dystrophy is a group of genetic diseases characterized by: | Progressive muscle weakness, and degeneration of the skeletal or voluntary muscle fibers |
| Parkinson's disease is a chronic and progressive motor system disorder characterized by: | Tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia, and postural instability |
| The disease that involves inflammation of certain nerve cells, followed by demyelination (the destruction of the myelin sheath), is known as: | multiple sclerosis |
| The term 'myoclonus' can be defined as: | Temporary, involuntary twitching or spasm of a muscle or group of muscles |
| The term Bell's palsy can be defined as: | One-sided facial paralysis with an unknown cause, characterized by the inability to close the eye, pain, tearing of the eyes, drooling, hypersensitivity to sound, and impairment of taste |