A 20-year-old male was at the supermarket when he fell to the ground. Bystanders reported that he lost consciousness and his body tensed up then relaxed, then tensed and relaxed several times. He most likely was experiencing a(n):
A) partial seizure.
B) absence seizure.
C) myoclonic seizure.
D) tonic-clonic seizure.

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The symptoms described suggest that the individual most likely experienced a tonic-clonic seizure. Loss of consciousness, muscle rigidity (tonic phase), followed by convulsive movements (clonic phase) are characteristic of this type of seizure. Partial seizures involve localized symptoms and do not typically result in loss of consciousness. Absence seizures involve brief periods of staring and typically occur in children. Myoclonic seizures involve brief, sudden muscle contractions.

A 20-Year-Old Male Was at the Supermarket When He Fell