Diseases and Injuries of The Nervous System Worksheet

10/1/21, 11:53 PM Diseases and Injuries of the Nervous System
Diseases and Injuries of the Nervous System Worksheet
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1. Fill in the blank(s):

Spinal cord injuries can lead to ____________________ when a person loses the ability to feel or move
parts of the body.

2. Which of the following are a nervous system disorder?
a. Alzheimer’s disease
b. Parkinson's disease
c. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
d. All of the above

3. Which
nervous system disease results from the immune system attacking and damaging the central
nervous system?
a. Huntington’s Disease
b. Alzheimer’s Disease
c. Parkinson’s Disease
d. Multiple Sclerosis

4. Sports
in which a helmet should be required to prevent brain injuries include _____________.
a. football
b. skateboarding
c. hockey
d. all of the above

5. People with ALS have a(n)
a. gradual loss of higher brain functions.
b. gradual loss of blood flow to the brain.
c. infection by microorganisms.
d. injury to the peripheral nerves.

6. What
is the role of fats in the nervous system?
a. Some fats improve memory and increase learning and intelligence.
b. Fats help build new connections between nerves
and brain cells.
c. Fats cover the axons of neurons.
d. all of the above

7. Which
nervous system disease is caused by an abnormal protein that causes the death of neurons?
a. Huntington’s Disease
b. Alzheimer’s Disease
c. Parkinson’s Disease
d. Multiple Sclerosis
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8. Select
all possible answers:
Which of the following can help protect your nervous system?
a. seatbelt
b. safety helmet
c. sunglasses
d. ear plugs

9. Serious brain injuries may lead to trouble talking or controlling body movements.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE

you think a person has a spinal cord injury, the one thing you should not do is
10. If
a. keep the person very still.
b. rush them to a hospital on your own.
c. call for emergency medical assistance.
d. provide basic first aid without moving their head or neck.

11. What
is the most common cause of brain injuries?
a. a violent blow to the head
b. sports injuries
c. falls
d. car accidents

stroke can result in paralysis and loss of other normal functions, depending
12. A
a. on the number of axons that are damaged.
b. on the part of the synapse that is damaged.
c. on the part of the spinal cord that is damaged.
d. on the part of the brain that is damaged.

13. Meningitis is caused by a viral or bacterial infection of the tissues covering the brain. This may cause the
brain to swell and lead to brain damage and death.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE

14. If
you think someone has a spinal cord injury, take him or her to the hospital as fast as possible.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE

15. Which
nervous system disease is associated with uncontrolled shaking, slowed movements, and problems
with speaking?
a. Parkinson’s Disease
b. Huntington’s Disease
c. Multiple Sclerosis
d. Alzheimer’s Disease

16. With which part of the nervous system is meningitis associated?
a. The axon
b. The spinal cord
c. The tissues covering the brain
d. Neurons

17. Which
of the following is a symptom of a severe brain injury?
a. profound confusion
b. seizures
c. slurred speech
d. all of the above

18. Parkinson's disease is primarily a disorder of which of the following?
a. Nervous system
b. Respiratory system
c. Circulatory system
d. Muscular system

19. Being cut off from ____ can result in the death of nervous tissues.
a. Helium
b. Nitrogen
c. Hydrogen
d. Oxygen

20. Select
Foods that can help maintain a healthy nervous system include ________.
a. nuts and fish
b. milk
c. ice cream
d. whole grains

stroke occurs when there is a lack of blood flow to the _____________.
21. A

Answer:

22. Your
brain needs to rest
a. to regenerate nerves.
b. to strengthen circuits that help with memory.
c. to stop use for a period of time.
d. all of the above

23. Select
Choose the symptoms of a serious brain injury.
a. loss of consciousness
b. slurred speech
c. chest pain
d. seizures

24. Nervous tissue may degenerate or break down as a result of old age or certain diseases.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE

25. Your
brain needs water _____________________.
a. to fix broken connections
b. to allow nerves to travel
c. to prevent dehydration
d. all of the above


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