Match each disorder with its corresponding definition.
-type of paralysis that affects both legs
A)Alzheimer disease
B)Cerebrovascular accident
C)Epilepsy
D)Huntington disease
E)Spastic paralysis
F)Hemiplegia
G)Paraplegia
H)Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease

Question

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Paraplegia is the type of paralysis that affects both legs.

Answer: B
 Cerebrovascular accident (CVA), also known as stroke, is a condition that occurs when there is a disruption of the blood supply to a part of the brain, resulting in impairment or loss of neurological function.

Answer: C
 Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures or convulsions due to abnormal electrical activity in the brain.

Answer: D
 Huntington disease is a genetic disorder that causes the progressive degeneration of brain cells, leading to cognitive and motor impairment.

Answer: E
 Spastic paralysis is a type of paralysis characterized by tight or stiff muscles and difficulty controlling movements.

Answer: F
 Hemiplegia is a type of paralysis that affects one side of the body, usually caused by damage to the opposite side of the brain.

Answer: A
 Alzheimer disease is a progressive neurological disorder that causes the deterioration of cognitive function, memory loss, and other neurological symptoms.

Answer: H
 Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is a rare and fatal degenerative brain disorder caused by abnormal proteins that destroy brain cells.

Match Each Disorder with Its Corresponding Definition