Identify a true statement about epilepsy.
A. It is caused by the disintegration of myelin, a fatty membrane that surrounds nerve fibers.
B. It is incurable but can often be controlled through medication and behavioral interventions.
C. It is a serious loss of cognitive ability beyond what might be expected from normal aging.
D. It results in progressive degeneration of the basal ganglia, a group of nuclei in the brain that control smooth motor coordination.
Answer: B
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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