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ruvim chuvilin
on Dec 28, 2024
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Surgically disconnecting the cerebral hemispheres has its origins in the treatment of
A) epilepsy.
B) comas.
C) schizophrenia.
D) psychopathology.
Cerebral Hemispheres
The two symmetrical halves of the brain, each responsible for different functions, with the left hemisphere typically involved in logical and language tasks and the right in creative and spatial tasks.
Epilepsy
A neurological disorder marked by sudden recurrent episodes of sensory disturbance, loss of consciousness, or convulsions.
Comas
A state of deep unconsciousness that lasts for a prolonged or indefinite period, typically caused by severe illness or injury.
- Identify the implications of surgical interventions on the brain (e.g., for treating epilepsy).
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the implications of surgical interventions on the brain (e.g., for treating epilepsy).