BIOD 152 Module 2 Exam Essential Human Anatomy & Physiology II: Portage LearningWith Verified Q & A Latest Updated 2024What is Alzheimer's disease? - -Form of dementia (memory deficit)-degenerative disease- results in mental decline until brain can no longer control basic bodily functionsWhat structural changes does alzheimers cause? - -formation of plague-entanglement of neurons-lack of neural firing-leads to neuron death-shrinkage of the cerebral cortex gray materWhat are the stages of alzheimers? - -early: difficulty remembering new things-mid: brain loss interferes with basic memory skills, mood changes, disorientation-late: difficulty speaking, swallowing, walkingWhat is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)? - motor neuron disease which can lead toparalysis, loss of speech, swallowing, breathing-degeneration of ventral horn motor neuronsWhat is paralysis? -What is a complete or total spinal cord injury? - -Cord is completely severed at any level-TOtal motor and sensory loss occurs below the site of damagePreview Mode
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