Asked by
Brooke Mills
on Dec 20, 2024Verified
Chris has been feeling very ill lately. He has had a severe headache for a week now and has been vomiting, has had trouble concentrating, and has started losing some of his vision. This morning he had a seizure. You tell Chris he should go to the hospital immediately because he probably has:
A) the flu.
B) multiple sclerosis.
C) a brain tumor.
D) Huntington disease.
Brain Tumor
An abnormal and often uncontrolled growth of cells in the brain, which can be malignant (cancerous) or benign (non-cancerous).
Seizure
A sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain, capable of causing changes in behavior, movements, feelings, and levels of consciousness.
Vision Loss
The partial or complete loss of sight, which can result from various conditions, injuries, or diseases affecting the eyes or brain.
- Identify and describe the symptoms and potential causes of neurological disorders.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify and describe the symptoms and potential causes of neurological disorders.