01 Comprehension - Set 2 Quiz

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	Tourette Syndrome

	Tourette syndrome is a condition that causes uncontrolled sudden, repetitive muscle movements, and sounds known as tics.

	Tourette symptoms usually appear in childhood, when kids are between 5 to 9 years old. Boys are more likely to be affected than girls.



	There are two types of tics associated with Tourette syndrome: Motor tics - Sudden, uncontrollable movements such as exaggerated eye blinking, grimacing, head jerking, or shoulder shrugging. Vocal tics - Actions like repeated throat clearing, sniffing, or humming.

	When someone is under stress, the tics can become more severe or last longer.



	There are a few things parents can do to help their child to cope with this problem. Children must be involved in activities in which they can focus their mental and physical energy. Awareness programmes can help other students to be more understanding of students who have Tourette syndrome.

The word 'severe' can be replaced with the word...

Difficulty Level: Medium

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	Tourette Syndrome

	Tourette syndrome is a condition that causes uncontrolled sudden, repetitive muscle movements, and sounds known as tics.

	Tourette symptoms usually appear in childhood, when kids are between 5 to 9 years old. Boys are more likely to be affected than girls.



	There are two types of tics associated with Tourette syndrome: Motor tics - Sudden, uncontrollable movements such as exaggerated eye blinking, grimacing, head jerking, or shoulder shrugging. Vocal tics - Actions like repeated throat clearing, sniffing, or humming.

	When someone is under stress, the tics can become more severe or last longer.



	There are a few things parents can do to help their child to cope with this problem. Children must be involved in activities in which they can focus their mental and physical energy. Awareness programmes can help other students to be more understanding of students who have Tourette syndrome.

What are tics?

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	Tourette Syndrome

	Tourette syndrome is a condition that causes uncontrolled sudden, repetitive muscle movements, and sounds known as tics.

	Tourette symptoms usually appear in childhood, when kids are between 5 to 9 years old. Boys are more likely to be affected than girls.



	There are two types of tics associated with Tourette syndrome: Motor tics - Sudden, uncontrollable movements such as exaggerated eye blinking, grimacing, head jerking, or shoulder shrugging. Vocal tics - Actions like repeated throat clearing, sniffing, or humming.

	When someone is under stress, the tics can become more severe or last longer.



	There are a few things parents can do to help their child to cope with this problem. Children must be involved in activities in which they can focus their mental and physical energy. Awareness programmes can help other students to be more understanding of students who have Tourette syndrome.

Motor tics will cause...

more severe and harmful actions.
actions like repeated throat clearing, sniffing, or humming.
sudden, uncontrollable movements such as exaggerated eye blinking, grimacing, head jerking, or shoulder shrugging.

Difficulty Level: Easy

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	Tourette Syndrome

	Tourette syndrome is a condition that causes uncontrolled sudden, repetitive muscle movements, and sounds known as tics.

	Tourette symptoms usually appear in childhood, when kids are between 5 to 9 years old. Boys are more likely to be affected than girls.



	There are two types of tics associated with Tourette syndrome: Motor tics - Sudden, uncontrollable movements such as exaggerated eye blinking, grimacing, head jerking, or shoulder shrugging. Vocal tics - Actions like repeated throat clearing, sniffing, or humming.

	When someone is under stress, the tics can become more severe or last longer.



	There are a few things parents can do to help their child to cope with this problem. Children must be involved in activities in which they can focus their mental and physical energy. Awareness programmes can help other students to be more understanding of students who have Tourette syndrome.

What will cause tics to become more serious?

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	Tourette Syndrome

	Tourette syndrome is a condition that causes uncontrolled sudden, repetitive muscle movements, and sounds known as tics.

	Tourette symptoms usually appear in childhood, when kids are between 5 to 9 years old. Boys are more likely to be affected than girls.



	There are two types of tics associated with Tourette syndrome: Motor tics - Sudden, uncontrollable movements such as exaggerated eye blinking, grimacing, head jerking, or shoulder shrugging. Vocal tics - Actions like repeated throat clearing, sniffing, or humming.

	When someone is under stress, the tics can become more severe or last longer.



	There are a few things parents can do to help their child to cope with this problem. Children must be involved in activities in which they can focus their mental and physical energy. Awareness programmes can help other students to be more understanding of students who have Tourette syndrome.

What is the importance of having awareness programmes?

To help other students be more understanding of students who have Tourette syndrome.
To help students who have Tourette syndrome to take care of their health.
To help students who have Tourette syndrome control the tics.

Difficulty Level: Medium