Question

i. directions: match each definition in the left column with the correct term
in the right column. write the letter of the term in the space provided.
______ 1. a disease in which neurons are destroyed,
characterized by confusion and memory
loss a. alzheimer’s disease
______ 2. a disease in which the myelin sheath that
surrounds axons is destroyed b. cerebral palsy
______ 3. a disorder characterized by recurrent
seizures c. coma
______ 4. a group of neurological disorders caused
by damage to the brain d. epilepsy
______ 5. a state of unconsciousness from which a
person can’t be awakened e. multiple sclerosis

ii. directions: read each statement carefully. if the statement is true, place a
plus (+) in the space provided. if the statement is false, cross out the itali-
cized word(s) and write the correct word(s) in the space provided.
____________________ 6. helmets are an important way to protect the nervous system
while participating in sports.
____________________ 7. uncontrolled muscle tremors are a symptom of alzheimer’s
disease.
____________________ 8. injury to the spinal cord can result in paralysis.
____________________ 9. medication can help control the seizures associated with
multiple sclerosis.
____________________ 10. a contusion is a mild form of a brain injury.

Explanation:

Part I: Matching Definitions

1. Explanation for 1: Alzheimer’s disease involves neuron destruction, confusion, and memory loss. So match with a.
2. Explanation for 2: Multiple sclerosis destroys the myelin sheath around axons. So match with e.
3. Explanation for 3: Epilepsy is characterized by recurrent seizures. So match with d.
4. Explanation for 4: Cerebral palsy is a group of neurological disorders from brain damage. So match with b.
5. Explanation for 5: Coma is a state of unconsciousness with no awakening. So match with c.

Part II: True/False Statements

1. Explanation for 6: Helmets protect the brain (part of nervous system) in sports. So statement is true (+).
2. Explanation for 7: Uncontrolled muscle tremors are a symptom of Parkinson’s (not Alzheimer’s). So cross out "Alzheimer’s disease" and write "Parkinson’s disease".
3. Explanation for 8: Spinal cord injury can disrupt nerve signals, causing paralysis. So statement is true (+).
4. Explanation for 9: Medication for seizures is for epilepsy (not multiple sclerosis). Cross out "multiple sclerosis" and write "epilepsy".
5. Explanation for 10: A contusion is a bruise (mild brain injury). So statement is true (+).

Answer:

s:

Part I:

1. a. Alzheimer’s disease
2. e. multiple sclerosis
3. d. epilepsy
4. b. cerebral palsy
5. c. coma

Part II:

1. +
2. Cross out "Alzheimer’s disease", write "Parkinson’s disease"
3. +
4. Cross out "multiple sclerosis", write "epilepsy"
5. +