Wilder Penfield Showed That the Nature of an Epileptic Patient's

question 25

Multiple Choice

Wilder Penfield showed that the nature of an epileptic patient's aura is a function of the

• A) location of the diseased focus at which the seizure begins.
• B) mental state of the patient when the seizure begins.
• C) personality of the patient.
• D) extent of the brain injury causing the epilepsy.

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Definitions:

Neurological Patient

An individual who suffers from a disorder that affects the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.

Nervous System

The complex network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body, coordinating its actions and sensory information.

Anterograde Amnesia

An inability to form new memories following an event that caused the amnesia, while past memories, prior to the event, may remain intact.

Multiplication Tables

A mathematical table used primarily to define a multiplication operation for an algebraic system.