10 - Seizures Flashcards
1
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what is a seizure?
A
most extreme form of synchronous brain acitivity
2
Q
what is the difference between a generalised seizure and a partial seizure?
A
generalised - entire cerebral cortex of both hemispheres
partial - limited area of cortex
3
Q
how do anticonvulsants work?
A
- prolong inhibitory actions of GABA
- decrease tendency for certain neurons to fire high-frequency action potentials
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