What Does the Clonic Stage of a Seizure Consist Of

question 21

Multiple Choice

What does the clonic stage of a seizure consist of?

• A)a sudden strong skeletal muscle contraction and rigidity of trunk and limbs
• B)a cry and contraction of abdominal and thoracic muscles
• C)alternating contractions and relaxation of skeletal muscles
• D)cessation of all skeletal muscle activity

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