Nervous Systems Challenge Board Test

What is the primary cause of Alzheimer's Disease?

• Bacterial Infection

• beta-amyloid plaques and tau tangles

• Dopamine deficiency

• Genetic mutation

Which part of the brain is ost affected by Parkinson's disease?

• Hippocampus

• Cerebellum

• Sustantia nigra

• Thalamus

What neurotransmitter is deficient in Parkinson's disease?

• Serotonin

• Acetylcholine

• Dopamine

• Glutamate

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of multiple sclerosis?

• Fatigue

• Vision problems

• Muscle weakness

• High blood pressure

How does a stroke occur?

• A bacterial infecton of the brain

• A blockage or rupture of a blood vessel in the brain

• The overproduction of cerebrospinal fluid

• A sudden loss of neurotransmitters

What is the difference between an ischemic and a hemorrhagic stroke?

• Ischemic stroke is caused by a clot; hemorrhagic stroke is caused by a ruptured vessel

• Ischemic stroke affects mainly young people; hemorrhagic is targeted mainly towards older people

• Ischemic stroke leads to seizures; hemorrhagic stroke leads to memory loss

• There is no difference between them

Which genetic disorder causes the progressive breakdown of the nerve cells in the brain?

• Huntington's disease

• Alzheimer's disease

• Multiple sclerosis

• Parkinsons disease

What is the most common early symptom of ALS?

• Memory Loss

• Hallucinations

• Muscle weakness or twitching

• Seizures

Which autoimmune disease attacks the protective covering of the nerves, leading to communication issues between the brain and body?

• Parkinson's Disease

• Epilepsy

• Multiple Sclerosis

• Huntington's Disease

Which neurological disorder is characterized by recurrent seizures?

• Epilepsy

• Alzheimer's Disease

• ALS

• Menigitis