Match each disorder with its corresponding definition.
-Type of paralysis that affects both legs
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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Paraplegia is a type of paralysis that affects both legs.

Answer: B
 Cerebrovascular accident, also known as a stroke, occurs when blood flow to the brain is disrupted, leading to neurological deficits.

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

Answer: F
 Hemiplegia is a type of paralysis that affects one side of the body.

Answer: H
 Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is a rare and fatal degenerative brain disorder caused by abnormal proteins called prions.

The other disorders listed do not match the definition given. Alzheimer disease is a degenerative brain disorder that impacts memory and cognition. Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures. Huntington disease is a genetic disorder that causes progressive neurological deterioration.

Match Each Disorder with Its Corresponding Definition