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WorksheetsAP-Unit 6-Nervous System Diseases
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
Which disease occurs when there is the formation of amyloid plaques and tangles in the brain that causes memory loss, dementia and the inability to carry out simple tasks?
Multiple sclerosis
Alzheimer's Disease
Senile dementia
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
What disease occurs when there is inflammation of the meninges caused by either a viral or bacterial infection?
Bipolar Disorder
Cerebral Palsy
Encephalitis
Meningitis
Which disease occurs when there is damage to the brain that controls movement, typically just before birth. The person may need to use a device to help them walk or a wheelchair for mobility?
Cerebral Palsy
Autism
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Which disease is the result of a decrease in dopamine in the brain, resulting in slowed movements, tremors and loss of balance?
Stroke
Bradykinesia
Parkinson's Disease
Epilepsy
Which disorder results in an inability of a person to interact with other people and often are a "genius" in one activity such as music or math?
Alzheimer's Disease
Autism
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
What is the disease where the myelin sheath is damaged on the axon and results in loss of coordination, vision and speech?
Cerebral Palsy
Autism
Epilepsy
Multiple Sclerosis
What is the disorder characterized by extremes of happiness and depression?
Bipolar disorder
Autism
Malingering
Meningitis
Which disorder causes difficulty focusing on tasks, even for a short period of time, an inability to sit still for more than a few minutes, or cannot pay attention in class?
Autism
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Epilepsy
Cerebral Palsy
What is the neurological disorder that results in recurrent seizures?
Parkinson's Disease
Bipolar Disorder
Epilepsy
Multiple sclerosis
What is the number one cause of disability in the USA?
Alzheimer's Disease
Stroke
Epilepsy
Cerebral Palsy
What is disorder is caused by a loss of oxygen to the brain due to either a blockage or rupture of a blood vessel in the brain?
Stroke
Bipolar Disorder
Multiple Sclerosis
Parkinson's Disease
Facial drooping, weakness in an arm or leg, or difficulty with speech or balance are all signs of a/an ____________.
Stroke
Heart Attack
Autistic episode
Attention Deficit Disorder
It is best to delay getting treatment for any signs or symptoms of a stroke.
True
False
