In treating Parkinson's disease with deep brain stimulation,the patient:
A) undergoes painful shock treatment while under general anesthesia
B) often develops uncontrollable seizures
C) develops unwanted jerky movement
D) controls the amount of stimulation

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In deep brain stimulation, the patient is implanted with a device that delivers electrical stimulation to certain areas of the brain. The patient is able to control the amount of stimulation delivered using a remote control. Therefore, the correct answer is D. Painful shock treatment, seizures, and unwanted jerky movement are not common side effects of deep brain stimulation.

In Treating Parkinson's Disease with Deep Brain Stimulation,the Patient