Healthy Nervous and Endocrine Systems: Common Problems of the Nervous System

The video tutorial explains concussions, their causes, and effects on the brain. It discusses severe head trauma, strokes, and their potential to cause brain damage or paralysis. The video also covers how microorganisms like rabies and polio can infect the nervous system, leading to disorders.

What is a concussion and how can it occur?

• A mild headache caused by stress

• An injury to the brain from a blow or shaking

• A type of brain tumor

• A genetic disorder affecting the brain

What is one of the main functions of the skull?

• To produce blood cells

• To protect the brain

• To store memories

• To regulate body temperature

What can severe head trauma lead to?

• Temporary blindness

• Increased intelligence

• Long-lasting brain damage

• Improved memory

How does a stroke affect the brain?

• By increasing blood flow

• By causing brain tissue damage

• By enhancing brain function

• By reducing brain size

Which of the following is a disorder caused by microorganisms affecting the nervous system?

• Epilepsy

• Alzheimer's disease

• Parkinson's disease

• Rabies