Question

question 52
which type of seizure is also called a petit mal seizure?
a absence seizure
b focal seizure
c tonic - clonic seizure
d grand mal seizure

Explanation:

Absence seizures, which are characterized by brief lapses in consciousness, are also known as petit mal seizures. Focal seizures (B) start in one part of the brain. Tonic - clonic seizures (C) involve muscle stiffening (tonic) and jerking (clonic). Grand mal seizures (D) is an older term that often refers to tonic - clonic seizures.

Answer:

A. absence seizure