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During the ________ of a grand mal seizure, the person experiences a(n) _______.
 
  a. tonic phase; contraction of all skeletal muscles
  b. clonic phase; aura involving lights
  c. clonic phase; contraction of all skeletal muscles
  d. tonic phase; eye-rolling and facial grimaces
  e. tonic phase; changes in consciousness

Question 2

________ is characterized by periodic bouts of abnormally high excitation of cerebral neurons.
 
  a. Parkinson's disease
  b. Seizure disorder
  c. Tay-Sachs disease
  d. Alzheimer's disease
  e. Encephalitis



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: a. tonic phase; contraction of all skeletal muscles

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b. Seizure disorder





 

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