Match each disorder with its corresponding definition.
-hemorrhage from or cessation of blood flow to the cerebral vessels,which destroys neurons; also called a stroke
A)Alzheimer disease
B)Cerebrovascular accident
C)Epilepsy
D)Huntington disease
E)Spastic paralysis
F)Hemiplegia
G)Paraplegia
H)Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease

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Cerebrovascular accident, also called a stroke, is the hemorrhage from or cessation of blood flow to the cerebral vessels, which destroys neurons.

Answer: A
 Alzheimer's disease is a progressive brain disorder that affects memory, thinking, and behavior.

Answer: C
 Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by recurring seizures or convulsions.

Answer: D
 Huntington's disease is a genetic disorder that causes the degeneration of nerve cells in the brain, leading to impaired movement, cognition, and behavioral problems.

Answer: E
 Spastic paralysis is a form of paralysis in which certain muscles are continuously contracted, causing stiffness or tightness in the affected muscles and joints.

Answer: F
 Hemiplegia is a paralysis of one side of the body, typically caused by injury to the brain.

Answer: G
 Paraplegia is a paralysis of the lower half of the body, typically caused by injury to the spinal cord.

Answer: H
 Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is a degenerative brain disorder caused by an abnormal protein called a prion, leading to rapidly progressive dementia and other neurological symptoms.

Match Each Disorder with Its Corresponding Definition