Paroxysmal depolarizing shifts (PDSs) characterize which of the following types of seizures?
A) absence and tonic-clonic seizures
B) absence and simple partial seizures
C) simple and complex partial seizures
D) tonic-clonic and complex partial seizures

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Paroxysmal depolarizing shifts (PDSs) are a characteristic of simple and complex partial seizures. PDSs are a series of rapid depolarizations of neurons, which can trigger seizure activity. They are not typically seen in absence or tonic-clonic seizures. Simple and complex partial seizures involve abnormal electrical activity in specific parts of the brain and can involve a variety of symptoms and behaviors.

Paroxysmal Depolarizing Shifts (PDSs) Characterize Which of the Following Types