Brain Disorders And Neuro Tests: Epilepsy, Lumbar Puncture And ANS

Brain Disorders And Neuro Tests: Epilepsy, Lumbar Puncture And ANS

Question 1. Epilepsy.
Answer:

Epilepsy Definition:

• It is a brain disorder characterized by convulsive seizures or loss of consciousness or both.

Epilepsy Cause:

• Paroxysmal uncontrolled discharge of impulses from neurons of brain.

Epilepsy Types:

1. Generalized epilepsy.

Epilepsy Cause:

• Excessive discharge of impulses from all parts of brain.

Epilepsy Subtypes:

1. Grand mal.
2. Petit mal
3. Psychomotor epilepsy.

2. Localized epilepsy.

 Localized Epilepsy Cause:

• Excessive discharge of impulses from one part of brain.

Question 2. Lumbar puncture.
Answer:

• It is method of collection of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).
• In it, the lumbar puncture needle is introduced into the subarachnoid space in the lumbar region between the third and fourth lumbar spines.

Lumbar puncture Method:

Lumbar puncture Uses:

• For diagnosis
• For determining pressure exerted by CSF
• For introducing spinal anaesthesia.

Question 3. Autonomic nervous system (ANS).
Answer:

• Autonomic nervous system is primarily concerned with the regulation of visceral functions of the body.

Autonomic nervous system  Division:

1. Sympathetic
2. Parasympathetic.