Level 3 Basic Terminology of the Nervous System

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Across
  1. 2. paralysis
  2. 8. intolerance to light - may be sign of meningitis
  3. 9. fear of open or crowded spaces
  4. 11. chronic mental health disorder characterised by significant psychosis/psychotic episodes
  5. 14. disorder of the brain characterised by seizures
  6. 15. prolonged deep state of unconsciousness
  7. 17. difficulty in speaking due to nerve damage, can result in slurred or slow speech
  8. 18. paralysis of one side of the body
  9. 19. complex medical condition which can affect communication and behaviour
  10. 21. -----plegia - paralysis of all four limbs
  11. 22. fainting
  12. 24. learning disorder that can affect reading, writing and spelling
Down
  1. 1. fear of enclosed spaces
  2. 3. dizziness
  3. 4. behavioural disorder resulting in obsessive thoughts or anxiety
  4. 5. difficulty coordinating movements or speech
  5. 6. ------plegia - paralysis of all four limbs
  6. 7. rapid involuntary muscle contractions which cause involuntary leg movement and shaking
  7. 10. disorders affecting balance, coordination or speech
  8. 12. involuntary muscle movements often caused by medications
  9. 13. weakness of one side of the body
  10. 16. mental health problem involving loss of contact with reality, includes hallucinations
  11. 17. Alzheimer's disease progressive -------- caused by destruction of brain cells
  12. 20. membrane covering of the brain and spinal cord
  13. 23. abnormal tingling sensation (pins and needles)