Read the case below and then answer these questions: 1) Could Honey's daydreaming be a sign of epilepsy? What test could help to confirm such a diagnosis?, 2) What signs would one look for in this test if epilepsy is present? Honey's teachers describe her as a daydreamer. The teachers often find her staring off into space when they try to get her attention. When Honey's parents mentioned this to their family physician, the possibility of epilepsy was brought up by the physician.

Read the case below and then answer these questions: 1) Could Honey's daydreaming be a sign of epilepsy? What test could help to confirm such a diagnosis?, 2) What signs would one look for in this test if epilepsy is present? Honey's teachers describe her as a daydreamer. The teachers often find her staring off into space when they try to get her attention. When Honey's parents mentioned this to their family physician, the possibility of epilepsy was brought up by the physician.

Human Biology (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305112100

Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Chapter13: The Nervous System

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1CT

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