NEUROLOGY

______ a doctor who studies and treats diseases of the nerves

• Neurologist

• Neurosurgeon

• Neurology

The part of the nervous system that includes all the nerves in the body outside the brain and the spinal cord is _____

• autonomic nervous system

• peripheral nervous system    

• central nervous system    

_______ is a condition that disrupts the normal functioning of the body or mind

• Disorder

• Subconscious

• Ailment

________ is a symptom of excessive brain activity resulting in temporary thrashing movements or a loss of awareness

• vertigo

• numbness

• seizure

the loss of function in one or more muscles is called _____

• paralysis

• vertigo

• numbness

• seizure

_____ is a long state of unconsciousness during which a person does not wake or respond to stimuli

• Paralysis

• Vertigo

• Coma

• seizure

After sitting in the same position for too long, she experienced a tingling (a)   in her legs.

The (a)   reviewed the MRI scans carefully before deciding on the best approach to remove the brain tumor.

What might recurring seizures be treated with?

• Surgery

• Regular medication

• Physical therapy

Why might symptoms like vertigo or numbness require further investigation by a neurologist?

• They can be caused by environmental factors.

• They could be early signs of more serious neurological conditions.

• They can only be treated through surgery.