http://www.ck12.org Chapter 1. Human Biology
- epilepsy: Disease that causes seizures, a period of lost consciousness that may include violent muscle con-
tractions. - meningitis: Infection of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord.
- migraine: Severe type of headache that occurs when blood vessels in the head expand.
- Reye’s syndrome: Condition that causes swelling of the brain; can occur among young people who take
aspirin when they have a viral infection. - tumor: Mass of cells that grows out of control.
Summary
- The nervous system can be affected by infections, such as encephalitis or meningitis.
- Other nervous system diseases include tumors, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and migraines.
Practice
Use the resource below to answer the questions that follow.
- Neurological Disordersat http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ivWFEyiahg (9:14)
MEDIA
Click image to the left for more content.- What are some examples of neurological disorders?
- What kinds of deficits can neurological disorders cause? Are all these deficits readily apparent?
- How does blood supply affect strokes?
- What is the affect of Multiple Sclerosis? What is the cause? What body systems are involved?
Review
- Compare and contrast tension headaches and migraine headaches.
- Explain why young people should not take aspirin when they have the flu, which is caused by viruses.