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SPLIT MY BRAIN_ A CASE STUDY OF SEIZURE DISORDER AND BRAIN FUNCTION (Jerrod 7year Old) Questions and Well Elaborate Answers. Case Description: Part 1 Jerrod is a 7 year boy and an only child. He lo... ves hockey, baseball, swimming at the local pool, climbing trees, and playing with his golden retriever, Jump. He also does fairly well in school, although he is not as interested in the classroom as he is in recess. Shortly before Jerrod’s seventh birthday, he had a small seizure. Questions 1. Why is there electrical activity in the brain? Describe how it is used by neurons. ANS Electrical activity is used in the brain in order to fire electrical impulses to communicate with each other..... PART II Part II—Jerrod began having daily seizures, and they included disorientation as well as uncontrollable repetitive movements on the right side of his body. He often felt tired and weak after the seizures. “Why is this happening to Jerrod?” his mother asked. “Did he get hit in the head or something?” Dr. Sierra shook her head. “Jerrod’s test results show no evidence of an injury like that. The other good news is that there is nothing to indicate a brain tumor....cont 1. What is Rasmussen Syndrome (what are its history, symptoms, prognosis, etc.)? Rasmussen Syndrome is a rare degenerative brain malady that usually spurs from the onset of seizures and is typically unresponsive to medication.... cont [Show More]

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