Why Was the Split-Brain Operation First Performed

question 44

Multiple Choice

Why was the split-brain operation first performed?

• A) to study the specialized abilities of the left and right hemispheres
• B) to help control recurring epileptic seizures
• C) to identify the location of motor centers in the brain
• D) to treat people suffering from severe forms of aphasia

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