Each of the following statements is true of absence seizures except one.Which is the exception?

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Unlike tonic-clonic seizures,no uncontrolled motor activity occurs in absence seizures.Consequently,no risk exists in using tongue blades in these patients.The other choices are accurate characteristics of absence seizures.The symptoms include a brief loss of consciousness.Body tone is not lost and the patient is usually unaware the seizures are occurring.The drug of choice is either ethosuximide or valproate.Lamotrigine is an effective alternative.

Each of the Following Statements Is True of Absence Seizures