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bobbysung

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Seizures that originate in a focal area without affecting consciousness are known as
 
  a. petit mal seizures.
 b. grand mal seizures.
 c. simple partial seizures.
 d. complex partial seizures.

Question 2

Seizures that involve a focal area and may be preceded by an aura are known as
 
  a. partial seizures.
 b. general seizures.
 c. photosensitive seizures.
 d. paroxysmal seizures.



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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

a



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