HS1 3.02 nervous system disorders

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What are the two common disorders of the nervous system that are usually present at birth?

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Hydrocephalus and cerebral palsy.

Front

What is Parkinson's disease?

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A disorder characterized by the degeneration of brain's nerves leading to tremors and muscle weakness.

Front

What part of the nervous system controls involuntary functions like breathing and heart rate?

Back

The autonomic nervous system.

Front

What is the term for paralysis of all four limbs?

Back

Quadraplegia.

Front

What does the peripheral nervous system consist of?

Back

Both the autonomic and somatic nervous systems.

Front

Define hydrocephalus.

Back

A condition characterized by an accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the brain, leading to increased pressure.

Front

What is cerebral palsy?

Back

A group of disorders affecting movement and muscle tone, often caused by brain damage before or at birth.

Front

What is the role of the somatic nervous system?

Back

It controls voluntary movements and transmits sensory information to the central nervous system.

Front

What is the difference between paraplegia and quadriplegia?

Back

Paraplegia refers to paralysis of the lower half of the body, while quadriplegia refers to paralysis of all four limbs.

Front

What is the function of the autonomic nervous system?

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It regulates involuntary bodily functions, including heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.