Fun Facts
What is another name for epilepsy?
Seizure disorder.
Explanation: The disease is characterized by recurrent seizures.
Symptom onset occurs mostly in _____ and ____
Children, Adults.
Explanation: In children, symptom onset is typically linked to birth issues, while in adults, it is typically linked to health issues, such as strokes.
The nervous system.
Explanation: Seizures are caused by an overload of abnormal brain activity.
What color is used to represent epilepsy?
Those at higher risk of epilepsy include people in ____/_____ income countries
Low/middle.
Explanation: They have more exposure to injury and endemic conditions that cause epilepsy and less exposure to preventative measures/treatment.
What three bodily systems does epilepsy primarily effect?
The cardiovascular system, muscular system, and nervous system.
Explanation: Changes in the molecular structure of the nervous system result in defects of the other systems.
____% of epileptics can live seizure free with the right treatment.
70
List two of the causes of epilepsy:
Brain damage from pregnancy complications, severe head injuries, strokes, brain tumors, certain genetic conditions
A defect in which bodily system can cause bruises and fractures?
The muscular system.
Explanation: Those with epilepsy tend to experience falls caused by seizures.