Epilepsy Awareness

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Across
  1. 1. a type of seizure that is characterized by a brief loss of consciousness
  2. 3. It is important to remain empathetic and _________
  3. 5. Sensitivity to light
  4. 8. Misinformation often causes this
  5. 10. Inherited from one's parents
  6. 11. A common light that is known to cause seizures
  7. 12. often seizures cause a sudden feeling of intense fear
  8. 13. Make sure the patient is in a _____ place.
  9. 15. This can exasperate a seizure
  10. 16. the network of nerve cells and fibers.
  11. 20. Seizures are electrical occurrences that happen in what part of the body.
  12. 22. 3-words. 9-1-1
  13. 24. The process of identifying a disease or condition.
  14. 25. Imaging techniques used to visualize the brain
Down
  1. 2. present at birth
  2. 4. 2-words. Be aware of your surroundings and ____ ____.
  3. 6. Impairment of mental function
  4. 7. A sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain.
  5. 8. Getting enough of this can reduce the frequency of seizures
  6. 9. A type of seizure involving a sudden loss of muscle tone
  7. 11. If someone is having a seizure, give them plenty of ______.
  8. 12. make sure that you _____ injury from happening
  9. 14. relating to the nervous system
  10. 17. ____ nearby hazards.
  11. 18. Immediate care given to someone who is injured
  12. 19. A neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures.
  13. 21. An automatic response to a stimulus.
  14. 22. Long-lasting or persistent.
  15. 23. seizures often affect this