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What causes seizures in epilepsy?
What causes seizures in epilepsy?
- Involuntary muscular contractions
- Uncontrolled burst of consciousness
- Excessive discharge of impulses from one part of the brain
- Abnormal electrical activity in the brain (correct)
What does convulsion refer to?
What does convulsion refer to?
- Sudden attack of uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain
- Uncontrolled involuntary muscular contractions (correct)
- General onset seizure
- Excessive discharge of impulses from neurons
When does an epileptic attack develop?
When does an epileptic attack develop?
- During loss of consciousness
- During sudden attack of uncontrolled muscular contractions
- When excitability of the neuron is decreased, causing reduced neuronal discharge
- When excitability of the neuron is increased, causing excessive neuronal discharge (correct)
What is generalized epilepsy characterized by?
What is generalized epilepsy characterized by?
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What is epilepsy characterized by?
What is epilepsy characterized by?
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What is epilepsy characterized by?
What is epilepsy characterized by?
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What is a convulsive seizure?
What is a convulsive seizure?
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What are the two categories of epilepsy?
What are the two categories of epilepsy?
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What is the difference between generalized epilepsy and localized epilepsy?
What is the difference between generalized epilepsy and localized epilepsy?
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What is a person affected by epilepsy called?
What is a person affected by epilepsy called?
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Study Notes
Epilepsy and Seizures
- Seizures in epilepsy are caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
Convulsion
- A convulsion refers to a sudden, involuntary contraction of the muscles, often accompanied by a loss of consciousness.
Epileptic Attack
- An epileptic attack, or seizure, can develop at any time, and its exact timing is unpredictable.
Generalized Epilepsy
- Generalized epilepsy is characterized by seizures that affect both sides of the brain, resulting in loss of consciousness and convulsions.
Epilepsy Characteristics
- Epilepsy is characterized by recurrent seizures, which can vary in severity, frequency, and symptoms.
- Epilepsy is characterized by abnormal electrical activity in the brain, leading to seizures.
Convulsive Seizures
- A convulsive seizure is a type of seizure that involves convulsions, or sudden, involuntary muscle contractions.
Categorization of Epilepsy
- Epilepsy can be categorized into two main types: generalized epilepsy and localized epilepsy.
Generalized vs Localized Epilepsy
- The main difference between generalized epilepsy and localized epilepsy is the extent of brain involvement: generalized epilepsy affects both sides of the brain, while localized epilepsy affects a specific area of the brain.
Person Affected by Epilepsy
- A person affected by epilepsy is called an epileptic.
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