Neurological Disorders Quiz

What is Cerebral Palsy?

• A group of disorders that affect movement, muscle tone or posture.

• An autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks the myelin sheath.

• A progressive neurodegenerative disorder that leads to memory loss.

• An inability to recall memories formed before the onset of amnesia.

What are the causes of Cerebral Palsy?

• Abnormal brain development

• Damage before, during or shortly after birth

• Both of the above

• None of the above

What are the symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis?

• Fatigue, muscle weakness

• Numbness

• Vision problems

• All of the above

What is Alzheimer's disease?

• A progressive neurodegenerative disorder that leads to memory loss.

• An autoimmune disorder affecting the myelin sheath.

• A genetic disorder affecting peripheral nerves.

• A type of amnesia.

What are the symptoms of Parkinson's Disease?

• Tremors

• Slowness of movement

• Stiffness & rigidity in muscles

• All of the above

What is Anterograde Amnesia?

• Inability to form new memories after the onset of amnesia.

• Inability to recall memories formed before the onset of amnesia.

• A type of dementia.

• A genetic disorder.

What are the symptoms of Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease?

• Muscle weakness & atrophy

• Foot deformities

• Loss of sensation in the limbs

• All of the above

What is the cause of Alexander's Disease?

• Mutations in the GFAP gene

• Genetic mutation affecting myelin sheath

• Autoimmune response

• Unknown cause

What are the symptoms of Transverse Myelitis?

• Weakness or paralysis of limbs

• Sensory disturbances

• Bowel and bladder dysfunction

• All of the above

What is Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP)?

• Chronic autoimmune disorder causing progressive nerve damage.

• A type of dementia.

• An inherited neurological disorder.

• A genetic disorder.