A type of generalized seizure characterized by a rapid loss of consciousness and motor coordination, muscle spasms, and jerking motions is known as a(n):
A) simple partial seizure.
B) absence.
C) tonic-clonic seizure.
D) complex partial seizure.

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The description provided matches the symptoms of a tonic-clonic seizure, which is also commonly known as a grand mal seizure. Option A and D refer to different types of seizures that have different symptoms, while option B refers to a type of seizure characterized by brief lapses in consciousness and staring spells rather than the symptoms described in the question.

A Type of Generalized Seizure Characterized by a Rapid Loss