WSU Bio 315 Lab Exam 2 Clinical Correlates Questions with well explained answers

Alzheimer's Disease - Answer-Progressive loss of neurons and atrophy of the brain. Brain Tumor - Answer-Abnormal growth of tissue in the brain, caused by cancer. cerebrovascular accident (CVA) - Answer-a.k.a. "Stroke". Lack of blood supply to the brain causing brain damage epidural block - Answer-the injection of anesthesia into the spinal cord Hydrocephalus - Answer-Increase of cranial pressure due to buildup of CSF, caused by a blockage in the brain. Lumbar Puncture - Answer-(Spinal Tap) Process of taking CSF from spine for analysis. Meningitis - Answer-Inflammation of the meninges caused by bacterial or viral infection. multiple sclerosis - Answer-Progressive de-myelination of neurons. Autoimmune disease. Paraplegia - Answer-Damage to thoracic or lumbar portion of the spinal cord, resulting in paralysis of both lower limbs. Quadriplegia - Answer-Damage to cervical spinal cord, resulting in paralysis of all limbs. Parkinson's Disease - Answer-Progressive disorder of the brains motor systems. Affecting basal nuclei and substantia nigra. poliomyelitis (polio) - Answer-Caused by poliovirus, polio destroys cell bodies of motor neurons.Spina Bifida - Answer-Disorder in spinal vertebra, disorder of neural tube that causes the absence of vertebral arches. anosmia - Answer-loss of sense of smell Bell's Palsy - Answer-paralysis of facial nerve, creating muscular weaknesses on the face. Brachial Plexus Palsy - Answer-paralysis/weakness in the upper limb, caused by an injury to the brachial plexus. Erb's Palsy - Answer-Palsy in infants, caused by stretching or tearing of the upper trunk during delivery. Dental Anesthesia - Answer-Administration of anesthetic for dental procedures, aims to numb trigeminal nerve. Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block - Answer-Anesthetic injected to numb lower teeth/chin. Herpes Zoster (shingles) - Answer-Viral infection of the spinal ganglia. neuralgia - Answer-Nerve Pain, many causes.