why is an enlarged head not a symptom in adults with hydrocephalus?

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A: Spina bifida is a congenital defect where the spine as well as the membranes of the spinal cord are…

Q: what is hydrocephalus and what are the symptoms

A: The part of the body responsible for controlling its overall functions is the brain. It regulates…

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Q: Explain how a herniated intervertebral disc causes pain inthe leg.

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Q: Explain why there are no focal signs of hydrocephalus inneonates.

A: Hydrocephalus is a disease of the CNS /Central nervous system where CSF / Cerebrospinal Fluid is…

Q: A 3 year old man has a staggering unsteady wide- basted gait. He has .. difficulty turning and…

A: During the early years there can be some gait irregularities in children. While large numbers of…

Q: How is communicating hydrocephalus different from noncommunicating hydrocephalus?

A: The buildup of fluids in the ventricles of the brain is referred to as hydrocephalus. This results…

Q: Describe the signs of spinal shock?

A: The spinal shock can be defined as the condition which occurs when there is a temporary loss of the…

Q: What are the abnormalities that could occur to the body in lesions of each cranial nerve?

A: Approach to solving the question: let's dive deeper into the details of the potential abnormalities…

Q: What is the definition of Meningitis?

A: The nervous system is the network of neurons and nerve fibers that aids in transmission of nerve…

Q: How does hydrocephalus occur

A: Hydrocephalus:                             Embarkment of CSF leads to raise in pressure inside the…

Q: List and describe the common postural spinal abnormalities.

A: An abnormality in alignment, formation, or curvature of one or more portions of the spine is…

Q: What is hypothesized to be the cause of post-polio syndrome (PPS)?

A: Polio is a viral infection that affects the central nervous system of children under age 5, leading…

Q: A) Define the following: Optic Chiasma, Facial nerve, Jugular foramen, commissures

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Q: What is the function of the medula obligate?

A: The brain is one of the primary organs of the central nervous system. The brain comprises many parts…

Q: Predict the effects of degeneration of the globus pallidus?

A: Globus pallidus is part of the basal ganglia. It is the oldest part of the corpus striatum and is…

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A: Jejunum is the part of small intestine which is present in between the duodenum and ileum

Q: What are varices? Why arethey more common in theinferior limbs?

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Q: Read the case below and then answer these questions: 1) Could Honey's daydreaming be a sign of…

A: Epilepsy is a central nervous system disorder caused by abnormal activity in the brain

Q: What is meningitis?

A: The structural and functional centre for the entire nervous system comprising brain and spinal cord…

Q: What are the types of headache?

A: We know that Headache is a common type of pain. The distressing feeling that is caused by intense or…

Q: How is dysarthria being managed?

A: Dysarthria is the disorder of speech due to weak speech muscles or lack of control over them.…

Q: What is Ethyroblastosis fetalis?

A: Birth defects are structural variations that can affect practically any area of the body (such as…

Q: What components of the nervous system are directly affected by meningitis?

A: The nervous system is the network of neurons and nerve fibers that functions to transmit nerve…

Q: 33-year-old man has a staggering, unsteady, wide-based gait. He has marked difficulty turning and is…

A: Neurologic disorders are related to the impairments of any nerve or a part which is not working…

Q: 2 20. A 23-year-old man is brought to the emergency department after he was struck in the left arm…

A: The objective of the question is to identify the nerve that could be damaged due to a fracture of…

Q: What are the signs and symptoms of meningococcal meningitis?

A: The human brain is the central organ of the nervous system. Along with the spinal cord it makes up…

Q: What are associated manifestations of headache caused by a traumatic head injury

A: Any injury to the brain, skull, or scalp is considered a head injury. A traumatic brain injury can…

Q: Conditions resulting in the total or partial absence of a corpus callosum in childhood a) are…

A: The absence of the corpus callosum, either partial or complete, is a congenital condition that…

Q: Define gomphosis

A: A joint is the place where two or more bones meet. The joints are classified into the following…

Q: How does the level of spinal cord injury relate to expected functional losses and clinical…

A: Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a  neurological condition resulting from a sudden impact to the spine…

Q: What are diagnostic techniques used in myasthenia gravis that involves drugs in the procedure?

A: Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disorder. It is a disorder which is caused due to development of…