Question

how clark developed seizures
the following list is not in the correct order. the first three events are numbered correctly. drag and drop
the remaining events in the order that led to clarks seizures.

1. normal blood and matrix sodium concentrations
2. loss of sodium ions due to diarrhea
3. given too much water
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Explanation:

Step1: Low blood sodium concentration

After losing sodium ions due to diarrhea and being given too much water, the blood sodium concentration will drop.

Step2: Net movement of free water into the matrix

When blood sodium concentration is low (hypotonic condition relative to the matrix), free water will move into the matrix (osmosis).

Step3: Increased matrix pressure

As water moves into the matrix, the volume of the matrix increases, leading to increased matrix pressure.

Step4: Abnormal neuron firing rate

The increased matrix pressure can affect the normal functioning of neurons, causing an abnormal neuron firing rate.

Step5: Seizures

An abnormal neuron firing rate in the brain can result in seizures.

Answer:

1. Low blood sodium concentration
2. Net movement of free water into the matrix
3. Increased matrix pressure
4. Abnormal neuron firing rate
5. Seizures