In epileptics the seizure occurs when abnormal electrical ac…
In epileptics the seizure occurs when abnormal electrical activity overwhelms the brain’s normal function. Immediately before seizure, the sufferer frequently perceives a brief sensation, called an aura, which suggests the origin of the electrical burst. Using your knowledge of cerebral lobe function, predict the specific LOBE and CORTEX or AREA of origin of a seizure that was preceded by the perception of (3 pts.): a. a new smell? b. a flash of light? c. touching an orange? d. a familiar song? e. a bitter taste of coffee? f. of pain?