Head Cases Extra Credit Reading Activity Sheet printable pdf download

Head Cases Extra Credit Reading Activity Sheet

Extra Credit Reading

Name: _______________________________

HEAD CASES

1. Draw a flow chart that outlines the major types of seizures, including epileptic, psychogenic, primary, partial, simples,

complex, and secondary.

2. Differentiate between primary and partial epileptic seizures.

3. Contrast petit mal, tonic and grand mal seizures.

4. What treatments for epilepsy are offered at Cedars Sinai?

5. If what happened to Julie happened to you, would you want to live? Why or why not?

6. What proportions of the population have a brain tumor?

7. Describe the structure and function of the meninges.

8. What’s the difference between TBI and ABI? Between a concussion and a contusion?

9. Why might crying relieve the symptoms of depression?

10. Explain the mechanism by which a herpes infection can cause brain damage.

11. What was causing Bryan’s rage, and how was it treated?

12. How might “mindfulness” help brain injury survivors?

13. Did you like this book? Why or why not?

14. What did you learn about the scientific process by reading this book?

Head Cases Extra Credit Reading Activity Sheet