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Darnell Underwent Surgery to Control His Severe Epilepsy

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Darnell underwent surgery to control his severe epilepsy. Now, however, Darnell cannot form new memories of his experiences, although he does remember events in the past. Most likely, the surgery destroyed a portion of the ______ in Darnell's brain.


Definitions:

Schizophrenia

A chronic mental health disorder characterized by disruptions in thought processes, perceptions, emotional responsiveness, and social interactions.

Epilepsy

A neurological disorder characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures caused by abnormal brain activity.

Antipsychotic Medications

A class of drugs primarily used to manage psychosis, including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, by altering brain chemistry to reduce psychotic symptoms.

Chlorpromazine

An antipsychotic medication used to treat psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and acute psychotic episodes.

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