Which Statement About the Cause of Epilepsy Is Accurate

question 97

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the cause of epilepsy is accurate?

• A)Epilepsy is caused by a combination of genetic vulnerability and poor parenting.
• B)It is now clear that epilepsy is caused by a genetic defect in chromosome 21.
• C)Personality factors are the most important vulnerability factor for the disorder.
• D)Epilepsy can have no apparent etiology or it can arise from causes such as brain tumors, head trauma, or substance abuse.

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