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Unilateral seizures can be characterized by:
 
  A) electrical disturbances that are localized to the source of the seizure.
  B) electrical discharge confined predominantly to one of the two hemispheres of the brain.
  C) widespread electrical discharge in both the right and left hemispheres of the brain.
  D) no brain disturbance.

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________ heart failure is one of the most common types of cardiovascular disease seen in the older adult.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


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Reply #1 on: Jun 26, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Explanation: A) Partial seizures (focal seizures) are characterized by electrical disturbances localized to areas of the brain near the source or focal point of the seizure.
B) Correct.
C) Generalized seizures (bilateral, symmetrical) are characterized by widespread electrical discharge that involves both the right and left hemispheres of the brain.
D) All seizures are episodes of disturbed brain function.

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