Vagus Nerve Stimulation Was Proposed as an Alternative To

question 199

Multiple Choice

Vagus nerve stimulation was proposed as an alternative to:

• A) transcranial magnetic stimulation.
• B) frontal lobotomy.
• C) deep brain stimulation.
• D) electroconvulsive therapy.

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Definitions:

White Blood Cells

Cells of the immune system involved in defending the body against both infectious disease and foreign materials.

Myelin

Fatty material produced by neuroglial cells; insulates axons and thus speeds conduction of action potentials.

Neuroglial Cells

Supportive cells in the nervous system that provide insulation, nutrients, and structural support for neurons, and participate in signal transmission.

Myelin

A fatty covering that insulates nerve fibers in the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves, speeding the transmission of nerve impulses.