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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Epilepsy can have a variety of causes, including brain tumors, head trauma, substance abuse, or sometimes no apparent cause. Genetic factors may also contribute to susceptibility to seizures, but poor parenting or personality factors are not considered causes.

Which Statement About the Cause of Epilepsy Is Accurate