A Lobotomy Refers to Brain Surgery Used to

question 250

Multiple Choice

A lobotomy refers to brain surgery used to

• A) sever the frontal lobes from the rest of the brain.
• B) destroy the cortex.
• C) remove parts of the limbic system.
• D) electrocute a small portion of the brain.

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