unit 13 - sisu cna

adaptive behaviors

are learned behaviors that reflect an individuals social and practical competence to meet the demands of everyday living

alzheimers disease

is a brain disorder that slowly destorys memory and thinking skills and eventually the ability to carry out the simplest tasks

analgesic

pain reliever or painkiller is any member of the group of drugs used for pain management

anatomy

the study of the structure of plant or animal. human anatomy includes the cells, tissues, and organs that make up the body and how they are organized in the body.

anorexia

an abnormal loss of the appetite for food. anorexia can be caused by cancer, AIDS, a mental disorder or other diseases

antipsychotics

antipsychotics are a type of phychiatric medication which care avaliable on prescription to treat psychosis. they are licensed to treat certain types of mental health problem whose symptoms include psychotic experiences

anxiety

a feeling of fear, dread, and uneasiness. it might cause you to sweat, feel restless, and tense, and have a rapid heartbeat. it can be a normal reaction to stress

ASD

autism spectrum disorder is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn and behave

autoimmune

a condition in whcih the body’s immune system mistakes its own healthy tissues as foreign and attacks them

bradykinesia

slowness of movement and speed as movements are continued. its is one of the cardinal symptoms of PD

cachexia

loss of body weight and muscle mass, and weakness that may occur in patients with cancer AIDS, or other chronic diseases

cartilage

a tough flexible tissues that lines joints and givs structure to the nose, ear, larynx, and other parts of the body

dementia

not a specific disease but is rather a general term for the imparied ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interferes with doing everyday acttivities.

depression

characterized by a low mood or loss of pleasure or interst in activities for long periods of time. this is different from regular mood changes and feelings about everyday life

dopamine

is a type of neurotransmitter and hormone. it plays a role in many important body functions, including movement, memory and pleasurable rewards and motivation. high or low levels of dopamine are associated with several mental health and neurological diseases