Regarding Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), Which of the Following Statements

question 186

Multiple Choice

Regarding transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) , which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) TMS uses magnetic pulses to temporarily block activity in specific parts of the brain.
• B) Unlike deep brain stimulation, TMS is noninvasive and nonsurgical.
• C) During treatment for compulsive gambling, TMS stimulation is applied to the brain stem areas to target the reticular formation.
• D) Patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder have shown marked improvement when TMS disrupted brain areas involved in compulsive behavior.

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