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What are the two classifications of seizures?
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partial and generalised
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What is a partial seizure?
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Only part of the brain surface is affected in each seizure.
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What is a generalised seizure?
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The whole brain surface is affected during the seizure.
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What is absence seizures also known as?
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petite mal
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What are myoclonic seizures characterised by?
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by a single jerk or multiple jerks of one or more muscle groups.
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What are atonic seizures characterised by?
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by a complete lose of muscle tone.
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Clonic seizures involve....... whereas tonic seizures involve...........?
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jerking stiffening
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Tonic-clonic seizures are also called?
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Grand mal
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What is status epilepticus?
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Its a continuing series of seizures without a period of recovery between seizure episodes.
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What two things are thought to cause alzheimers disease?
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Amyloid deposits and neuofibrillary tangles.
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