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The brain stimulation technique that uses an electromagnetic coil placed on or above a person's head to send electrical current into certain areas of the brain is called:

A) vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) .
B) electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) .
C) deep brain stimulation.
D) transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) .

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

A treatment procedure for depression and certain other disorders in which an electromagnetic coil, which is placed on or above a person’s head, sends a current into the person’s brain.

Electromagnetic Coil

A coil used to generate a magnetic field when electricity is passed through it, often used in scientific and industrial applications.

Brain Stimulation

Therapeutic techniques using electrical impulses or magnetic fields to directly or indirectly stimulate specific areas of the brain to treat neurological or psychiatric conditions.

  • Explain the role of brain stimulation techniques and their specific applications.
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