neuro

Question 1

Which excitatory neurotransmitter is linked to increased neuron activity
and seizures?
GABA
Glutamate
Serotonin
Noradrenaline

Answer 1

Glutamate

Question 2

Describe the two stages of a tonic clonic seizure

Answer 2

1: ‘Tonic Stage’: muscle contraction with increased muscle tone (body becomes stiff) and also loss of consciousness
2: Clonic Stage: rhythmic relaxation and contraction which looks like the
“classic” all body seizure convulsions

Question 3

Febrile seizures are multifactorial but which inflammatory mediator is
thought to have a causative effect?

Answer 3

Cytokines

Question 4

In Alzheimer’s two distinct brain lesions are found what are these
called?

Answer 4

Amyloid plaques and neuro fibrillary tangles