Which one of the following statements related to the pathophysiology of seizures is correct?
A) "A seizure occurs when the heart beats irregularly, causing a decreased amount of oxygen-rich blood to reach the brain."
B) "All seizures are caused by epilepsy, which describes a problem somewhere in the body."
C) "A seizure condition describes a muscle problem that causes the arms and legs to jerk."
D) "A seizure occurs when there is a massive and uncoordinated electrical discharge in the brain."
D
You might also like to view...
Which law was enacted to provide for federal inspection of meat and forbade the sale of adulterated food products and poisonous medications?
A) Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906 B) Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938 C) Durham–Humphrey Amendment of 1951 D) Kefauver–Harris Amendment of 1962
Molecular motion ceases only if the temperature of a substance is
A) 32°F B) 212°F C) 100°F D) absolute zero
Which accessory muscles are active during resting and active inspiration and pull up on all the ribs expanding the thorax?
a. External intercostals b. Internal intercostals c. Scalenes d. Sternocleidomastoids
Care that is considered optional due to high costs, low effectiveness, or other criteria is considered ______________
a. advanced care b. extraordinary care c. ordinary care d. unnecessary care