What is Alzheimer’s disease?
A progressive brain disorder that causes memory loss, confusion, and difficulty with daily activities
What is partial or total loss of memory called?
Amnesia
What is anesthesia?
Medicine that prevents pain by causing loss of sensation or consciousness during medical procedures
What is an aneurysm?
A weakened, bulging area in a blood vessel that can rupture
What is amyotrophic lateral sclerosis? (ALS?)`
A progressive disease that damages nerve cells controlling voluntary muscles, leading to muscle weakness and paralysis
What is a developmental condition affecting communication, behavior, and social interaction called?
Autism
What is the ability to maintain body stability and posture called?
Balance
What is the brain?
The organ that controls thought, movement, sensation, and vital functions
What is a brain scan?
An imaging test used to view the brain’s structure or activity
What is a brain stem?
The lower part of the brain that controls basic life functions like breathing and heart rate
What is a brain tumor?
An abnormal growth of cells within the brain
What is the cerebrum?
The largest part of the brain responsible for thinking, memory, and voluntary movement
What is the cerebellum?
The part of the brain that controls balance, coordination, and fine motor movement
What is cerebral palsy?
A group of disorders affecting movement and muscle tone caused by brain damage before or at birth
What is a deep state of unconsciousness in which a person cannot respond?
Coma
What is a mild traumatic brain injury caused by a blow or jolt to the head?
Concussion
What is it called when a person is awake and aware of one’s surroundings?
Conscious
What is a convulsion?
Sudden, uncontrolled muscle movements often caused by abnormal brain activity
What is dementia?
A decline in memory and thinking severe enough to interfere with daily life
What is an embolism?
A blockage of a blood vessel by a clot, air, or fat
What is encephalitis?
Inflammation of the brain, usually caused by infection
What is epilepsy?
A neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures
What is the frontal lobe?
The part of the brain involved in decision-making, behavior, and movement control
What is Huntington’s disease?
A genetic disorder that causes progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain
