EPILEPSY
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What is epilepsy?
A. A genetic disorder
B. A neurological disorder characterized by seizures
C. A respiratory disorder
D. A gastrointestinal disorder
Answer: B. A neurological disorder characterized by seizures.
What is a seizure?
A. A sudden loss of consciousness
B. A sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle or group of muscles
C. A sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain
D. A sudden, temporary loss of memory
Answer: C. A sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain.
What is the most common cause of epilepsy?
A. Brain injury
B. Genetic factors
C. Infection
D. Unknown
Answer: D. Unknown. In many cases, the cause of epilepsy is unknown.
What are the different types of seizures?
A. Grand mal, petit mal, and focal seizures
B. Absence, tonic-clonic, and myoclonic seizures
C. Simple partial, complex partial, and generalized seizures
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above.
What is the treatment for epilepsy?
A. Surgery
B. Medication
C. Lifestyle changes
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above. The treatment for epilepsy depends on the individual and may include surgery, medication, and lifestyle changes.