Match each disorder with its corresponding definition.
-type of paralysis that affects one entire side of the body
A)Alzheimer disease
B)Cerebrovascular accident
C)Epilepsy
D)Huntington disease
E)Spastic paralysis
F)Hemiplegia
G)Paraplegia
H)Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease

Question

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Hemiplegia is a type of paralysis that affects one entire side of the body.

Answer: B
 Cerebrovascular accident, also known as a stroke, occurs when there is a disruption of blood flow to the brain.

Answer: C
 Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures.

Answer: D
 Huntington disease is a hereditary neurological disorder that leads to progressive degeneration of nerve cells in the brain.

Answer: E
 Spastic paralysis is a type of paralysis characterized by stiffness and spasms in the affected muscles.

Answer: G
 Paraplegia is a type of paralysis that affects the lower half of the body.

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

Answer: H
 Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is a rare and fatal neurological disorder that affects brain function.

Match Each Disorder with Its Corresponding Definition