Although Moniz Won the Nobel Prize for Developing the Lobotomy

question 218

Multiple Choice

Although Moniz won the Nobel prize for developing the lobotomy procedure,the technique is not widely used today because

• A)it produces a lethargic,immature personality.
• B)it is irreversible.
• C)calming drugs became available in the 1950s.
• D)of all of these reasons.

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Definitions:

Synaptic Vesicles

Small sacs within a presynaptic neuron that store neurotransmitters, which are released into the synaptic cleft to transmit signals to a postsynaptic cell.

Receptor Sites

Specific locations on the surface of a cell or within a cell where molecules, such as neurotransmitters or hormones, can bind to initiate a cellular response.

Potassium Ions

Positively charged ions (K+) that are vital for various physiological processes, including nerve signal transmission and muscle contraction.

Myelin Sheaths

Insulating layers of fatty material that surround the axons of many neurons, enhancing the speed at which electrical impulses are conducted.