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

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Epilepsy can be caused by a variety of factors, including genetics, head trauma, stroke, infection, and tumor. There are multiple types of epilepsy and symptoms can vary widely depending on the individual.

Answer: A
 During seizures, sensory messages are processed normally but responses are blocked. This can result in a variety of symptoms including convulsions, loss of consciousness, and altered behaviors or sensations.

Answer: D
 The aura in tonic-clonic seizures typically occurs before the seizure and can include feelings of unease, déjà vu, or strange smells or tastes. It does not typically occur as the patient regains consciousness. Absence seizures typically begin in childhood rather than adolescence and are typically not severely disabling.

Which Statement About Epilepsy Is Most Accurate