Peripheral Nervous System Flashcardizz

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What is Alzheimer's disease?

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A neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the build-up of protein plaques in the brain, primarily affecting cognitive functions, especially memory.

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What is the most common form of neuralgia?

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Trigeminal neuralgia, which causes severe facial pain.

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How many pairs of spinal nerves are there in the human body?

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31 pairs.

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What functions does Alzheimer's disease primarily affect?

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Cognitive functions, especially memory.

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How many pairs of cranial nerves are in the human body?

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12 pairs.

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What is neuralgia?

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A condition characterized by severe pain along the course of a nerve.

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What are protein plaques?

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Abnormal clusters of protein fragments that accumulate between nerve cells, associated with Alzheimer's disease.

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What is the role of spinal nerves?

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Spinal nerves transmit signals between the spinal cord and the rest of the body, controlling motor and sensory functions.

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What is the function of cranial nerves?

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Cranial nerves control various functions including sensory and motor functions of the head and neck.

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What is the difference between Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease?

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Alzheimer's primarily affects memory and cognitive functions, while Parkinson's affects movement and coordination.