Match each disorder with its corresponding definition.
-Inherited form of dementia in which the symptoms first appear at between 30 and 40 years of age
A)Alzheimer disease
B)Cerebrovascular accident
C)Epilepsy
D)Huntington disease
E)Spastic paralysis
F)Hemiplegia
G)Paraplegia
H)Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease

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Inherited form of dementia in which the symptoms first appear at between 30 and 40 years of age is Huntington disease.

Answer: H
 Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is a disorder causing the brain to break down quickly.

Answer: A
 Alzheimer disease is a progressive and irreversible brain disorder that destroys memory and thinking skills.

Answer: B
 Cerebrovascular accident, also known as a stroke, occurs when blood flow to the brain is disrupted.

Answer: C
 Epilepsy is a neurological disorder in which individuals experience seizures.

Answer: E
 Spastic paralysis is a type of paralysis caused by damage to the brain or spinal cord, leading to stiff or rigid muscles.

Answer: F
 Hemiplegia is characterized by paralysis on one side of the body, typically caused by brain damage.

Answer: G
 Paraplegia is paralysis that affects the lower part of the body and legs.

Match Each Disorder with Its Corresponding Definition