When analyzing an EEG, a medical professional can determine that the patient has had a petit mal seizure by focusing attention on a(n):
A. flat-line of approximately 3 seconds.
B. downward electrical spike wave of approximately 3 seconds.
C. upward electrical spike wave of approximately 3 seconds.
D. flat-line of approximately 6 seconds.
Answer: C
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