DBS (Deep Brain Stimulation)is a New Psychosurgical Technique That Helps

question 16

Multiple Choice

DBS (Deep Brain Stimulation) is a new psychosurgical technique that helps reduce the symptoms of ___________ by stimulating neuronal activity instead of destroying small areas of cells in the brain.

• A) Sleep terror disorder
• B) Schizophrenia, Catatonic type
• C) Major depressive disorder
• D) Obsessive-compulsive disorder

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Definitions:

Dependent Variables

Variables in an experiment that are expected to change as a result of the manipulation of the independent variable.

Hormone Levels

The concentration of hormones in the bloodstream, which can affect various bodily functions.

Female Hormonal Cycle

The monthly cycle of changes in the female reproductive system, primarily influenced by the hormones estrogen and progesterone.

Follicles

Small secretory cavities or glands, especially those in the skin that produce hair, or in the ovaries that release eggs.