Which type of seizure is also called a grand mal seizure?
A)absence seizure
B)focal seizure
C)tonic-clonic seizure
D)petit mal seizure

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A tonic-clonic seizure is also commonly known as a grand mal seizure. It is characterized by a loss of consciousness and convulsions. Absence seizures (A) are brief staring spells, focal seizures (B) originate from one specific area of the brain, and petit mal seizures (D) are also known as absence seizures and are a type of generalized seizure.

Which Type of Seizure Is Also Called a Grand Mal