Match each disorder with its corresponding definition.
-recurring or chronic seizure episodes involving sudden bursts of abnormal neuron activity
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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Recurring or chronic seizure episodes involving sudden bursts of abnormal neuron activity define epilepsy.

Answer: B
 Cerebrovascular accident refers to a disruption in blood flow to the brain, which can lead to brain damage or dysfunction.

Answer: A
 Alzheimer disease is a progressive degenerative brain disorder that causes memory loss and cognitive decline.

Answer: D
 Huntington disease is a progressive genetic disorder that causes movement, cognitive, and psychiatric problems.

Answer: E
 Spastic paralysis describes muscle stiffness and involuntary muscle contractions due to damage or dysfunction in the nervous system.

Answer: F
 Hemiplegia refers to paralysis on one side of the body, typically caused by damage to the brain.

Answer: G
 Paraplegia describes paralysis of the lower limbs and lower body, typically caused by damage to the spinal cord.

Answer: H
 Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is a rare, degenerative brain disorder characterized by memory loss, personality changes, and paralysis.

Match Each Disorder with Its Corresponding Definition