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 the type of paralysis that affects one entire side of the body.

Answer: B 
 Cerebrovascular accident, also known as stroke, is a sudden interruption in the blood supply of the brain, which can cause hemiplegia among other symptoms.

Answer: E 
 Spastic paralysis is a type of paralysis characterized by muscle stiffness and spasms.

Answer: H 
 Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is a rare and fatal degenerative brain disorder that affects cognitive and motor functions.

The other disorders listed do not match the definition of hemiplegia. Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects memory and cognitive ability. Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by seizures. Huntington disease is a genetic disorder that causes progressive degeneration of nerve cells in the brain. Paraplegia is a type of paralysis that affects the lower half of the body.

Match Each Disorder with Its Corresponding Definition