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Cooldude101

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Why is an electroencephalogra phy used to diagnose epilepsy?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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An empyema is ________.
 
  A) extra air filling the alveoli
  B) bluish discoloration of the skin
  C) an occupational lung disease
  D) pus in the thoracic cavity



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Answer to Question 1

An electroencephalogra phy (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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Explanation: A) This describes bronchiectasis, not empyema.
B) This describes cyanosis, not empyema.
C) Empyema is not an occupational lung disease.
D) Correct




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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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