Understanding Convulsion and Epilepsy

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What is the main characteristic of convulsion/epilepsy/seizure according to the text?

Excessive activity of inhibitory neurons in the brain

Balanced coordination between excitatory and inhibitory neurons

Transient excessive, abnormal discharge of excitatory neurons activity in the brain (correct)

Decreased activity of both excitatory and inhibitory neurons

What is the main difference between the neuron levels in a normal person and an epileptic person according to the text?

In an epileptic person, there is increased excitatory neurons and decreased inhibitory neurons activity. (correct)

In an epileptic person, there is a balance between excitatory and inhibitory neurons.

In a normal person, there is increased excitatory neurons and decreased inhibitory neurons activity.

In a normal person, there is a balance between excitatory and inhibitory neurons.

What are the two broad categories of seizures based on the part of the brain affected, according to the text?

Generalized and Partial (correct)

Focal and Diffuse

Excitatory and Inhibitory

Tonic-clonic and Absence

What are the two types of generalized seizures mentioned in the text?

Tonic-clonic and Absence Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used in the text to describe the part of the brain generating the seizures in partial seizures?

Focal or local Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of convulsion/epilepsy/seizure according to the text?

Imbalance between excitatory and inhibitory neurons Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of a tonic-clonic seizure?

Unconsciousness and rhythmic jerking movements Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a simple partial seizure and a complex partial seizure?

Consciousness is maintained in simple partial seizures, but lost in complex partial seizures. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common symptom of a partial seizure originating in the temporal lobe?

A feeling of déjà vu Signup and view all the answers

What is the defining characteristic of a status epilepticus seizure?

It is a continuous, unremitting seizure lasting more than 5 minutes Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common treatment for status epilepticus?

Diazepam administered intravenously Signup and view all the answers

What is the mortality rate associated with status epilepticus?

20% Signup and view all the answers

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What is the main characteristic of convulsion/epilepsy/seizure according to the text?

What is the main difference between the neuron levels in a normal person and an epileptic person according to the text?

What are the two broad categories of seizures based on the part of the brain affected, according to the text?

What are the two types of generalized seizures mentioned in the text?

What is the term used in the text to describe the part of the brain generating the seizures in partial seizures?

What is the main cause of convulsion/epilepsy/seizure according to the text?

What is the primary characteristic of a tonic-clonic seizure?

What is the main difference between a simple partial seizure and a complex partial seizure?

Which of the following is a common symptom of a partial seizure originating in the temporal lobe?

What is the defining characteristic of a status epilepticus seizure?

Which of the following is a common treatment for status epilepticus?

What is the mortality rate associated with status epilepticus?

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