Post-text assignments

Date: 2015-10-07; view: 403.

1 Match the definition of the disease in column I with the name of the disease in column II:

I II

1) This disease is the reason a) Cerebral Palsy

why neurons that make a

chemical called dopamine die

or do not work properly.

2) An inherited disease that b) Hydrocephalus

causes the progressive

degeneration of nerve cells

in the brain

3) A disease whuch is defined c)Alzheimer's disease

as the sudden impairment of the

cerebral circulation in one or

more of the blood vessels

supplying the brain.

4) This disease is also called d) Parkinson's disease

a seizure disorder

5) This disease is the result e) Huntington's disease

of excessive accumulation of

cerebrospinal fluid within the

ventricular spaces of the brain.

6) This disease is defined as a f) Epilepsy

group of neuromuscular

disorders the will result in

CNS damage.

7) This disease is one of the g) CVA

most common causes

resulting in dementia.

2 Translate the following:

1. One of the most common signs and symptoms for cerebral palsy are having hyperactive deep tendon reflexes, increased stretch reflexes, general muscle weakness, underdevelopment of limbs, and rapid muscle contractions and relaxation.

2. The most important signs and symptoms for this disorder, is the rapidly increasing width of the head circumference which will be very disproportionate to the infant's or adult's body.

3. This can cause a diminish oxygen supply to the brain and will often result in necrosis (tissue death) of the brain tissues and will cause physical impairment the will affect the person the result of their life.

4. People with Parkinson's disease may also have problems such as depression, sleep problems or trouble chewing, swallowing or speaking.

5. Alzheimer's disease is intensively studied all over the world; however, the final treatment of the disease won't emerge in the nearest future.

6. Medications are available to help manage the symptoms of Huntington's disease, but treatments can't prevent the physical, mental and behavioral decline associated with the condition.