Which of the following is the best definition of a seizure?

A. Inadequate perfusion in the brain, leading to cell death.
B. A brief period of unresponsiveness, with the patient slowly coming back to baseline mental status.
C. A sudden and temporary alteration in brain function caused by abnormal electrical impulses in the brain.
D. A series of rapid, jerky movements and loss of bowel/bladder control.

Answer: C. A sudden and temporary alteration in brain function caused by abnormal electrical impulses in the brain.

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