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 is the definition of epilepsy.

Answer: B
 Cerebrovascular accident refers to an interruption of blood supply to the brain, leading to damage of brain tissue.

Answer: A
 Alzheimer disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by cognitive decline and memory loss.

Answer: D
 Huntington disease is a genetic disorder that leads to progressive degeneration of nerve cells in the brain, resulting in movement disorders and cognitive decline.

Answer: E
 Spastic paralysis is a type of paralysis characterized by tight or stiff muscles and exaggerated reflexes.

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

Answer: G
 Paraplegia refers to a type of paralysis that affects the lower half of the body, typically as a result of spinal cord injury.

Answer: H
 Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is a rare, fatal brain disorder caused by abnormal prion proteins that lead to the degeneration of brain tissue.

Match Each Disorder with Its Corresponding Definition