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james

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Petit mal seizures
 
  a. occur most frequently in children between the ages of 12 and 18.
  b. are very brief, usually lasting between 15 and 30 seconds.
  c. are clearly recognizable when they occur.
  d. are also called presence seizures.

Question 2

The precursor to a grand mal seizure that many individuals with epilepsy experience is called
 
  a. an aura.
  b. a halo effect.
  c. a tonic phase.
  d. stiffening.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 31, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

a


james

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Reply 2 on: Jul 31, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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:D TYSM

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