1. Common Nervous System Disorders
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2. Paralysis - loss of power of motion or sensation
- every case of paralysis is completely different

3. Types of Paralysis Monoplegia - paralysis of one limb
Paraplegia – paralysis of both legs
Hemiplegia – paralysis of ½ the body (left or right)
Quadriplegia – paralysis of all 4 limbs
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4. Epilepsy - seizure disorder of the brain
- brain is firing off excessive impulses
- cause is uncertain

5. Cerebral Palsy - spastic paralysis
- caused by damaged to cerebrum or abnormal development
- happens at birth/childhood
- can be managed, not cured

6. Multiple Sclerosis - chronic inflammation of Central Nervous System
- destruction of myelin sheath; leaves scars on axon
- loss of muscle control, vision, balance, and sensation
- can be managed, not cured