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) Absence seizures typically begin in adolescence and are often severely disabling.
C) The aura in tonic-clonic seizures typically occurs as the patient regains consciousness.
D) During seizures, sensory messages are processed normally but responses are blocked.

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Epilepsy can have a variety of causes, including genetic factors, head trauma, stroke, infection, and tumors.

Answer: B
 Absence seizures typically begin in childhood, not adolescence. They are often brief but can be disruptive to daily life.

Answer: C
 The aura in tonic-clonic seizures typically occurs before the seizure and may include sensations, emotions, or physical symptoms.

Answer: D
 During seizures, both sensory messages and responses may be disrupted or altered, depending on the type and severity of the seizure.

Which Statement About Epilepsy Is Most Accurate