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Which of the following best describes a neurological disorder?
Which of the following best describes a neurological disorder?
- Any disorder of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, or nerves. (correct)
- A psychological condition affecting behavior.
- A disorder exclusively related to muscle function.
- A disorder affecting only the brain.
Epilepsy is solely characterized by physical convulsions without any changes in awareness.
Epilepsy is solely characterized by physical convulsions without any changes in awareness.
False (B)
Define a seizure in the context of neurological disorders.
Define a seizure in the context of neurological disorders.
An uncontrolled rapid movement or shaking of body parts, usually accompanied by loss of awareness.
A sudden, intense burst of brain activity that causes seizures is characteristic of the neurological disorder known as ______.
A sudden, intense burst of brain activity that causes seizures is characteristic of the neurological disorder known as ______.
Which of the following is the most likely manifestation of a seizure?
Which of the following is the most likely manifestation of a seizure?
All neurological disorders directly affect cognitive abilities.
All neurological disorders directly affect cognitive abilities.
What is the primary difference between a seizure and epilepsy?
What is the primary difference between a seizure and epilepsy?
Briefly describe the scope of the nervous system affected by neurological disorders.
Briefly describe the scope of the nervous system affected by neurological disorders.
A neurological disorder is any disorder of the ______.
A neurological disorder is any disorder of the ______.
Match each term to its description:
Match each term to its description:
Flashcards
Neurological disorder
Neurological disorder
Any disorder of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, or nerves.
Epilepsy
Epilepsy
A neurological disorder causing sudden bursts of brain activity, leading to seizures.
Seizure
Seizure
Uncontrolled, rapid movement or shaking of body parts, often with loss of awareness.
Study Notes
- A neurological disorder affects the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
- Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by sudden, intense bursts of brain activity.
- These bursts of brain activity in epilepsy result in seizures.
- A seizure involves uncontrolled, rapid movement or shaking of body parts.
- Seizures are usually accompanied by a loss of awareness.
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