During a seizure, neurons are in a hypermetabolic state. This means that:
A. they are using large amounts of glucose and producing lactic acid.
B. electrical impulses travel from one neuron to another very slowly.
C. the cells have converted to aerobic metabolism and are producing CO2.
D. brain cell death occurs in as little as 60 seconds after a seizure begins.
Answer: A. they are using large amounts of glucose and producing lactic acid.
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