5 Questions
What is the main difference between seizures and epilepsy?
Seizures involve abrupt, abnormal electrical discharge of neurons, while epilepsy is characterized by abnormal brain electrical activity and having 2 or more seizures.
Which condition is more likely to have fever as a risk factor?
Seizures
What distinguishes epilepsy from seizures in terms of frequency?
Epilepsy involves recurrent seizures, while seizures are one-time events.
Which of the following statements is true regarding the altered state of consciousness in seizures and epilepsy?
Seizures cause an altered state of consciousness, while epilepsy does not affect consciousness.
What is a common characteristic shared between children with seizures and fever?
Fever can trigger seizures in children, especially those at risk.
Learn about the characteristics of seizures, including abrupt, abnormal, excessive uncontrolled electrical discharges of neurons, leading to altered consciousness and changes in motor and sensory abilities. Understand epilepsy as a condition characterized by abnormal brain electrical activity resulting in recurrent seizures, sometimes associated with fever, especially in children.
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