When Cara is two, her parents learn that she has severe epilepsy that requires the removal of the right hemisphere of her brain. Given the research, which of the following is likely true? Plasticity-Neurogenesis

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1 August, 10:43

When Cara is two, her parents learn that she has severe epilepsy that requires the removal of the right hemisphere of her brain. Given the research, which of the following is likely true? Plasticity-Neurogenesis

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Milton Archer · Answer 1

c) Cara's seizures will diminish

d) Cara may eventually regain some use of her limbs.

Explanation:

As young brains rewire and renew themselves faster, Cara will likely regain most of her limb usage as her brain develops and heals.

On top of this, the well-performed operation will take care of her seizures that will diminish completely over time.

As mentioned, younger brains heal, renew and recover better than the older ones, so it is best to do operation as soon as possible and not to postpone it. That is why option B is incorrect.

Cara will also be able to speak and understand speech normally as the part of the brain that is controlling verbal abilities in generally placed on the left side of the brain.