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as defined above. And therefore associated with no extra mortality\ in
the long term.

 Nocturnal epilepsy: Nocturnal epilepsy occurs during sleep and is
associated with yen- little risk. However. It can deteriorate to waking
epilepsy, in which case the findings will be similar to grand mal epilepsy.

Common anti-epileptic drugs used in treatment of epilepsy include:
 Phonation
 Carbamazepine
 Valproic Aid
 Phenobarbital

Underwriting considerations: 7'o evaluate the risk associated with epilepsy,
One must consider the below points

 type of epilepsy
 number of attacks
 duration since last attack
 nature and compliance of treatment
 history of status epileptics
 occupation
 results of investigations

Summary

The nervous system identifies, Interprets and responds to changes in internal
and external conditions either voluntarily or involuntarily.

 The two main components of the nervous system are:
 Central nervous system (('NS) and
 Peripheral nervous system (PNS)
 The central nervous system (CNS) consists of brain and spinal cord. Its
main function is to seek information from the body and send out
instructions.
 The peripheral nervous system (PNS) consist of:
 Sensor neurons
 Cluster of neurons called ganglia
 Nerves that connect them to each other and to the central nervous
system

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