Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Intermediate Practice Exam

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A degenerative cerebral disease is an example of what type of cause for a seizure?

Metabolic
Functional
Structural
Psychogenic

The correct answer is: Structural

A degenerative cerebral disease is classified as a structural cause for a seizure because it involves physical changes in the brain's structure over time. This can manifest as damage or deterioration of brain cells, which can disrupt normal electrical activity and lead to seizures. In this context, structural causes encompass any conditions that physically alter the brain's composition or architecture, such as tumors, scarring from trauma, or degenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s or multiple sclerosis. These structural changes can create environments that predispose individuals to seizures, distinguishing them from other types of causes such as metabolic, which involves biochemical processes, or psychogenic, which relates to psychological conditions. Understanding this distinction is crucial for EMTs and healthcare professionals when assessing and managing patients with seizure disorders.