The ________ seizure disorder is often seen in children and is ...

[Yi-Chen]

The ________ seizure disorder is often seen in children and is characterized by a spell of absence.
 
  a. complex
  b. petit mal
  c. simple partial
  d. atonic
  e. dystonic

Question 2

The tonic phase of a grand mal seizure begins
 
  a. when the cortex is inhibited by messages sent from diencephalic structures.
  b. when an aura is produced within the cerebellum.
  c. when neurons in the motor cortex contract the body muscles.
  d. with an excessive release of glutamate in the hippocampus.
  e. with a suppression of glycine release within the brain stem.

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: b. petit mal

Answer to Question 2

Answer: c. when neurons in the motor cortex contract the body muscles.

[Yi-Chen]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[Liddy]

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