This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Seizures and Epilepsy, Subject name: Medicine
A 7-year-old girl is easily distracted in class and exhibits poor scholastic performance. Seizures are precipitated by hyperventilation. 
Select and explain. 
A. Myoclonic seizures, B. Absence seizures, C. Atonic seizures, D. Myoclonia
B: Absence seizures
Answer: B: Absence seizures 
Explanation: Ans. (b) Absence seizure.The EEG shows a typical 3/sec spike and generalized wave discharge.Note: Complex (atypical) absence seizures have associated motor components consisting of myoclonic movement of the face, fingers, or extremities and, on occasion, loss of body tone.