Epileptic seizures can be controlled by
A) administration of drugs such as cocaine or amphetamine.
B) drugs that block the action of acetylcholine in the brain.
C) removal of the cerebral cortex.
D) cutting the corpus callosum.
E) electrical stimulation of sub-cortical brain structures.
Answer: D
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