NSCI 410 Lecture Notes - Cerebral Palsy, Degenerative Disease, Dementia
5 Feb 2013
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A severe disorder which is caused by damage to the cerebrum at the time of birth. A severe psychotic illness characterized by hallucinations, delusions and bizarre behaviour. A loss of movement and feeling caused by a traumatic damage to the spinal cord. A progressive degenerative disease characterized by dementia and is always fatal. A severe disease that is caused by damage to the brain leading to having difficulty initiating voluntary movements. A severe mood disorder that is characterized by insomnia, loss of appetite and feelings of dejection. A loss of brain function caused by a disruption in the blood supply that usually leads to permanent motor, sensory or cognitive deficit. A condition characterized by periodic disturbances to the brain electric activity that usually leads to seizures, loss of consciousness and sensory disturbances. A disease that affects nerve conduction characterized by episodes of weakness, lack of coordination and speech disturbances.
