Neuromuscular System Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• anticholinergic : blocks the neuortransmission of the parasympathtic nervous system
• statusepilepticus : emergency situation characterized by continual seizure activity
• gout : metabolic disorder resulting in increased levels of uric acid and causing severe joint pain
• dmard : disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs
• dystonia : muscular spasms most often affecting the tongue, jaw, eyes and neck
• gingivalhyperplasia : overgrowth of gum tissue
• nystagmus : involuntary and constant movement of the eyeball
• bridykinesia : slow movement
• sjs : potentially life-threatening serious skin reaction
• bisphosphonates : class of drug used to treat musculoskeletal disorders such as osteoporosis
• seizure : cluster of symptoms resulting from abnormal electrical activity in the brain
• choreiform movements : involuntary muscular twitching of the limbs or facial muscles
• ach : a compound that occurs throughout the nervous system (neurotransmitter)
• musculoskeletal : pertaining to muscles and bones
• epilepsy : chronic, recurring seizure disorder
• parkinsons disease : degenerative disorder caused by an imbalance of dopamine and acetylcholine in the cns
• osteoarthritis : noninflammatory degeneration of joints and cartilage
• dopamine : a compound present in the body as a neurotransmitter
• akathisia : extreme restlessness and increased motor activity
• atonic : generalized seizure with loss of muscle tone