Why is an electroencephalography used to diagnose epilepsy?
What will be an ideal response?
An electroencephalography (EEG) maps electrical impulses that move along neurons in the brain. Epilepsy is characterized by nerve groups of neurons in the brain that send abnormal, uncontrolled impulses. The EEG shows the distinct patterns of the abnormal electrical brain activity found in epilepsy. Electr/o- means "electricity"; encephal/o- means "brain"; -graphy means "process of recording."
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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A. arterial and venous thrombosis B. decreased fibrinolysis C. inactivation of protein C D. inactivation of protein S E. inactivation of antithrombin III
Write the correct abbreviation for visual acuity:
What will be an ideal response?
After people have been drinking:
a. they will have a harder time making safe decisions about not drinking and driving b. they need to leave 1 hour to sober up before attempting to drive c. they should have some caffeine to sober up d. both a and b a standard drink is generally