Questions: Compare the Signs of a CVA to Signs of Alzheimer's Disease Brain dysfunctions are unbelievably varied. Alzheimer's and CVAs (cerebrovascular accidents, also known as strokes) are different brain dysfunctions but share certain features. In this activity, place the correct signs to the appropriate brain dysfunction. If the sign is correct for both dysfunctions, place it into bin 3 . Personality change Language impairment Brain damage due to a blocked blood supply Disorientation and confusion Memory loss Numbness Short attention span Progressive brain degeneration Paralysis

Compare the Signs of a CVA to Signs of Alzheimer's Disease Brain dysfunctions are unbelievably varied. Alzheimer's and CVAs (cerebrovascular accidents, also known as strokes) are different brain dysfunctions but share certain features. In this activity, place the correct signs to the appropriate brain dysfunction. If the sign is correct for both dysfunctions, place it into bin 3 . Personality change Language impairment Brain damage due to a blocked blood supply Disorientation and confusion Memory loss Numbness Short attention span Progressive brain degeneration Paralysis
Transcript text: Compare the Signs of a CVA to Signs of Alzheimer's Disease Brain dysfunctions are unbelievably varied. Alzheimer's and CVAs (cerebrovascular accidents, also known as strokes) are different brain dysfunctions but share certain features. In this activity, place the correct signs to the appropriate brain dysfunction. If the sign is correct for both dysfunctions, place it into bin 3 . Personality change Language impairment Brain damage due to a blocked blood supply Disorientation and confusion Memory loss Numbness Short attention span Progressive brain degeneration Paralysis
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To compare the signs of a CVA (cerebrovascular accident) and Alzheimer's Disease, we need to categorize each sign based on whether it is specific to one condition or common to both. Here's the categorization:

CVA (Stroke):

  • Brain damage due to a blocked blood supply
  • Numbness
  • Paralysis

Alzheimer's Disease:

  • Progressive brain degeneration

Both Alzheimer's Disease & CVA:

  • Personality change
  • Language impairment
  • Disorientation and confusion
  • Memory loss
  • Short attention span

Explanation:

  • Personality change: This can occur in both conditions as both can affect areas of the brain responsible for personality and behavior.
  • Language impairment: Both conditions can lead to difficulties with language, though the underlying causes differ.
  • Brain damage due to a blocked blood supply: This is specific to CVA, as strokes are caused by an interruption of blood flow to the brain.
  • Disorientation and confusion: Common in both conditions due to brain dysfunction.
  • Memory loss: A hallmark of Alzheimer's but can also occur in CVA if areas related to memory are affected.
  • Numbness: Typically associated with CVA due to its impact on sensory pathways.
  • Short attention span: Can be seen in both conditions as they affect cognitive functions.
  • Progressive brain degeneration: Specific to Alzheimer's, which is a neurodegenerative disease.
  • Paralysis: Often a result of CVA due to its impact on motor control areas.

In summary, while some signs are specific to one condition, others are shared due to the impact both have on brain function.

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