In Cases of Rasmussen's Syndrome, the Complete Removal of the Cortex

question 127

Multiple Choice

 In cases of Rasmussen's syndrome, the complete removal of the cortex of one hemisphere during childhood

• A) saves the child's life at the expense of intelligence and mobility.
• B) has been discontinued due to its poor record of reducing seizures.
• C) demonstrates that we only need about 10 percent of our brain for normal functioning.
• D) significantly reduces seizures while producing relatively mild side effects.

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