Exam 20: Diseases and Disorders of the Neurological System

Which is the only current medicinal treatment for ALS, which appears to affect the release of the neurotransmitter glutamate?

Febrile seizures are triggered by high _______________.

Which motor symptom, visible in the hands, is characteristic of Parkinson's disease?

Which functional cell of the nervous system is responsible for transmission of information from one cell to another?

Ischemic strokes are the least common form, accounting for about 10% of all strokes.

What medications act to reduce the breakdown of L-dopa outside the blood-brain barrier?

A high protein intake interferes with optimal levels of L-dopa because of competition for protein carriers.

Define the term stroke.

Which part of the brain produces the neurotransmitter dopamine?

Define Guillain-Barré syndrome.

What age group has the highest rate of traumatic brain injuries due to motor vehicle accidents?

Extended seizure activity lasting over 5 minutes is called:

Define amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Injury to which segment of the spine results in damage to the chest and abdominal muscles?

Quadriplegia or tetraplegia refers to paralysis involving what part(s) of the body?

_______________ is required as a cofactor for dopa decarboxylase (DDC)-one of the enzymes needed for the conversion of L-dopa to dopamine.

Endorphins are _______________ that naturally occur in the brain.

Which disease or disorder is characterized by demyelination of cells within the CNS, inflammation, and development of scar tissue?

Discuss the etiology and pathophysiology of Parkinson's disease (PD).

Myasthenia gravis is a(n) _______________ neuromuscular disease that affects the skeletal (voluntary) muscles and results in varying levels of weakness and fatigue.