Match the neurologic symptoms with their meanings.

-Slight paralysis in half the body
A)apraxia
B)ataxia
C)bradykinesia
D)causalgia
E)hemiparesis
F)hyperesthesia
G)narcolepsy
H)syncope

Question

Match the neurologic symptoms with their meanings.

-Slight paralysis in half the body
A)apraxia
B)ataxia
C)bradykinesia
D)causalgia
E)hemiparesis
F)hyperesthesia
G)narcolepsy
H)syncope

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Hemiparesis refers to slight paralysis in half the body.

Answer: A
 Apraxia refers to difficulty with motor planning and coordination of movements.

Answer: B
 Ataxia refers to a lack of coordination or clumsiness in movements.

Answer: D
 Causalgia refers to severe burning pain and sensitivity to touch, often due to nerve damage.

Answer: C
 Bradykinesia refers to slow movement and/or difficulty initiating movements.

Answer: F
 Hyperesthesia refers to increased sensitivity to sensory stimuli, such as touch or sound.

Answer: G
 Narcolepsy refers to a disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness and sudden bouts of falling asleep.

Answer: H
 Syncope refers to a brief loss of consciousness, often referred to as fainting.

Match the Neurologic Symptoms with Their Meanings