Match each disorder with its corresponding definition.
-Hemorrhage from or cessation of blood flow to the cerebral vessels, which destroys neurons; also called a stroke
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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Cerebrovascular accident, also known as a stroke, is a hemorrhage from or cessation of blood flow to the cerebral vessels, which destroys neurons.

Answer: A
 Alzheimer disease is a progressive degenerative disease of the brain that leads to dementia.

Answer: C
 Epilepsy is a chronic disorder characterized by recurrent seizures.

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

Answer: E
 Spastic paralysis is a type of paralysis caused by damage to the central nervous system, resulting in increased muscle tone, stiffness, and spasms.

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

Answer: G
 Paraplegia is a type of paralysis that affects the lower half of the body and is typically caused by damage to the spinal cord.

Answer: H
 Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is a rare, degenerative, and fatal brain disorder that causes rapid mental and physical decline.

Match Each Disorder with Its Corresponding Definition