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MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS disease is a result of an abnormality in the immune system that attacks________
the myelin sheath in the brain and spinal cord.
The patient is usually confused, forgetful and disoriented even in a familiar place. Name the disease.
ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
Patient of _______ will also have difficulty maintaining body posture and balance
PARKINSON’S DISEASE
Briefly describe LOU GEHRIG/AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS (ALS) disease
This disease is caused by the deterioration and death of motor neurones that control the movement of muscles such as chewing, walking and talking.
ADHD stands for____________
ATTENTION-DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD)
ADHD patient usually cause someone to become
hyperactive, unable to concentrate and gets easily bored.
This disease causes an individual to experience problems communicating and interacting
Autism
When usually do BRAIN PARALYSIS (CEREBRAL PALSY) occur in an individual?
It occur before or after a baby is born and possibly occur in children between the ages of 3–5 years old.
What is epilepsy disease?
The occurrence of abnormal activities in certain parts of the brain causing the nerve cells to produce unusual signals. A person suffering from epilepsy may be
The effect of Stimulant drugs (stimulants) is?
Increases the activity of the central nervous system • Excessive use causes temporary euphoria which is followed by depression
Which substance delays the transmission of nerve impulses and calms the mind?
Sedative drugs (depressants)
Which substance causes the user to hallucinate ?
Hallucinogenic drugs
It elays the normal functions of the brain. Name this type of drugs.
Narcotic drugs
