The clonic phase of a generalized motor seizure is characterized by:

A. paralysis of the intercostal muscles and the diaphragm.
B. continuous and unremitting total body muscular contractions.
C. muscle contraction and relaxation occurring in rapid succession.
D. total body muscle flaccidity immediately following the seizure

Ans: C. muscle contraction and relaxation occurring in rapid succession.

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