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Epilepsy Flashcards

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Abnormal excessive or synchronous neural activity in the brain

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Seizure

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Tendency for recurrent spontaneous unprovoked seizures

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Epilepsy

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The main excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain

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Glutamate

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The main inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain

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GABA

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Seizure triggers

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Light - sound - touch - praxis

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Seizures that occur within 7 days of brain insult

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Provoked seizures

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