Chapter 14, Problem 4CSA

Summary Introduction

To match: The each stage, in sequence, of a generalized tonic-clonic seizure with the functional areas of brain that control it.

Introduction: Brain is a central control organ in a nervous system. The frontal lobe of the brain controls the motor functions, problem solving, spontaneity, memory, language, initiation, judgement, impulse control, and social and sexual behavior. The temporal lobe of brain controls the auditory perceptions, speech and words, and emotions and moods.

Tumor is a space occupying lesion that causes intracranial pressure. The tumor may displace the brain tissue leading to herniation. The general sign of brain tumor includes increased intracranial pressure, headache, personality and behavioral changes, vomiting, lethargy, irritability and seizures. Seizure is referred as sudden uncontrolled electrical disturbances in brain which is caused by excessive neuronal discharge in the brain. Seizure may cause behavioral change, change in movements or levels of consciousness.