Disease disorders
Doctor, your patient Mr. Markiplier has just been diagnosed with epilepsy. Explain to them what it is, the two types of seizures they can have, and the treatment and lifestyle changes they can make.
epilepsy is a chronic neurological brain disorder where there is spontaneous uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain that causes seizures.
- grand mal and petite Mal
- treatment is usually medications
- lifestyle changes - manage nutrition and stress. Prioritize sleep. and avoid triggers.
Avoiding loud sounds can help protect sensory structures, responsible for hearing imbalance called
The ear
A resident suddenly has difficulty speaking. What should be reported?
Speech changes
What does the nervous system do?
The nervous system receives information processes it and responds.
True or false: a function of PNS is to control motor movements.
TRUE
Mrs. Ellis Grey. Came into the doctor's today with her daughter Meredith. Meredith explains that she is concerned about her mother. She has been struggling with memory, daily tasks, sleep, making basic decisions, recognizing objects and loved ones. and having behavioral changes. Such as aggressiveness. Doctor, what is your diagnosis?
Alzheimer’s disease
Being on a bright screen for too long and constrained to the sensory organ connect to a nervous system called
The eyes
A resident suddenly can't move part of their body. What should be reported?
Paralysis
This is the main control center of the nervous system
the brain
What is the primary role of the peripheral nervous system?
To connect the central nervous system to the organs, limbs and skin.
Charli Damelio. An 8-month-old baby who was brought to the doctor by her worried mother. She has concerning symptoms of abnormal muscle tone, Poor motor skills, delayed developmental milestones, and asymmetric movement. Doctor, what is her Diagnosis?
Cerebral Palsy
Making sure to stay healthy and to check what you eat and getting in regular exercise is called
Life style changes
A person has normal muscle strength, but suddenly loses their balance and has difficult coordinating their movements which part of the nervous system is most likely affected
The cerebellum
What is the somatic nervous system?
This division of the nervous system controls voluntary movements of skeletal muscles
Name a main nerves of the peripheral nervous system
-Branchial plexus, Femoral nerve, Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve, Peroneal nerve ,Sciatic nerve, Spinal accessory nerve, Tibial nerve
An elderly patient has symptoms of slow movements, resting tremors, muscle stiffness, imbalance problems, as well as loss of smell and sleep disturbances.. these symptoms are likely signs of what disorder?
Parkinson’s disease
FAvoiding unnecessary habits and addictions that cause brain fog that lead to deterioration of the brain overtime
Drugs and smoking
A person suddenly lose vision in both eyes but their eyes also seems healthy based on this observation which part of nervous system could be affected
The optic nerve or visual cortex
What is motor output?
It’s is what helps the body react to danger by activating your flight or fight response
Which part of the central nervous system handles reflexes?
Spinal Cord
A disorder in which your immune system mistakenly starts attacking your myelin( the protective covering of your nerve fibers in the brain & spinal cord) that creates scars or lesions that may interfere with nerve impulses. The symptoms for this disorder may come and go and varies from person to person.
Multiple sclerosis
Avoiding unnecessary rough contact that can cause nerve damage through overtime hard hits is called
CTE prevention/ Rough Sports
A resident seems not to understand what is happening. What should be reported?
Confusion
This function allows your body to detect pain, temperature and pressure
Sensory input
What are the parts of the brain?
Cerebellum, thalamus, hypothalamus, pons, & medulla oblongata