Which statement about epilepsy is most accurate?
A) Epilepsy is often genetically induced but also frequently caused by head trauma, stroke, infection, and tumor.
B) The aura in tonic-clonic seizures typically occurs as the patient regains consciousness.
C) During seizures, sensory messages are processed normally but responses are blocked.
D) Absence seizures typically begin in adolescence and are often severely disabling.

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Epilepsy can be caused by a variety of factors, including genetic predisposition, head trauma, stroke, infection, and tumor. It is not solely caused by genetics or trauma.

Note: B is incorrect as the aura typically occurs before the seizure, not after regaining consciousness. C is incorrect as both sensory messages and responses may be affected during seizures, depending on the type of seizure. D is incorrect as absence seizures typically begin in childhood and are often less severe than other types of seizures.

Which Statement About Epilepsy Is Most Accurate