Which one of the following statements related to the pathophysiology of seizures is correct?
A) "A seizure occurs when the heart beats irregularly, causing a decreased amount of oxygen-rich blood to reach the brain."
B) "All seizures are caused by epilepsy, which describes a problem somewhere in the body."
C) "A seizure condition describes a muscle problem that causes the arms and legs to jerk."
D) "A seizure occurs when there is a massive and uncoordinated electrical discharge in the brain."
D
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