A seizure that remains confined to a limited portion of the brain, causing localized dysfunction, is a(n) ________ seizure.
A) tonic
B) absence
C) partial
D) petit mal

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Partial seizures involve abnormal electrical activity in a specific area of the brain, resulting in localized symptoms. Tonic seizures involve rigidity and are not confined to a specific area. Absence and petit mal seizures refer to the same type of seizure and involve brief episodes of loss of consciousness.

A Seizure That Remains Confined to a Limited Portion of the Brain