Asked by
Julian Millan
on Oct 31, 2024Verified
A neurosurgeon has cut the corpus callosum of her patient. It is most likely that this patient suffered from __________.
A) extreme obesity
B) multiple sclerosis
C) intractable epilepsy
D) chronic alcoholism
E) mental retardation
Corpus Callosum
The large band of neural fibers connecting the two hemispheres of the brain, facilitating communication and integration of motor, sensory, and cognitive performances between the hemispheres.
Intractable Epilepsy
A form of epilepsy that is resistant to treatment, where patients do not achieve seizure control through medication.
- Comprehend the reasoning and consequences of cutting the corpus callosum as a treatment for epilepsy.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the reasoning and consequences of cutting the corpus callosum as a treatment for epilepsy.
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