Split-Brain Research Is Made Possible Because of the Unique Crossover

question 103

Multiple Choice

Split-brain research is made possible because of the unique crossover wiring of the optic nerve that occurs at the optic chiasm, but the distinctive results of split-brain research will only occur with people who have had their cut.

• A) hypothalamus
• B) thalamus
• C) corpus callosum
• D) visual cortex

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