In cases of Rasmussen's syndrome, the complete removal of the cortex of one hemisphere during childhood
A) saves the child's life at the expense of intelligence and mobility.
B) has been discontinued due to its poor record of reducing seizures.
C) demonstrates that we only need about 10 percent of our brain for normal functioning.
D) significantly reduces seizures while producing relatively mild side effects.

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Complete removal of the cortex of one hemisphere during childhood, known as hemispherectomy, has been shown to significantly reduce seizures in cases of Rasmussen's syndrome while producing relatively mild side effects. While there may be some impact on intelligence and mobility, the benefits in terms of seizure reduction often outweigh the risks. Option A is incorrect as it is an oversimplification and not always true. Option B is incorrect as hemispherectomy is still performed in some cases. Option C is incorrect as removing 50% of the brain does not mean that the remaining 50% is sufficient for normal functioning.

In Cases of Rasmussen's Syndrome, the Complete Removal of the Cortex