A convulsive seizure in which a person loses consciousness and becomes very stiff, followed by a jerking motion is called a(n):
A)absence seizure.
B)complex partial seizure.
C)tonic-clonic seizure.
D)total seizure.

Question

A convulsive seizure in which a person loses consciousness and becomes very stiff, followed by a jerking motion is called a(n): ​
A)absence seizure.
B)complex partial seizure. ​
C)tonic-clonic seizure. ​
D)total seizure. ​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The description given matches the characteristics of a tonic-clonic seizure, also known as a grand mal seizure.

A Convulsive Seizure in Which a Person Loses Consciousness and Becomes