Surgeon Wilder Penfield Systematically Applied Tiny Currents to the Brains

question 18

Multiple Choice

Surgeon Wilder Penfield systematically applied tiny currents to the brains of conscious patients with epilepsy to determine which areas of the brain responded normally and which were damaged. Penfield used the technique of _____ to map the specific functions of the somatosensory cortex.

• A) transcranial magnetic stimulation
• B) electrostimulation of the brain
• C) electroencephalography
• D) functional magnetic resonance imaging

Understand the concept and purpose of the Miranda rule and its implications in law enforcement procedures.

Analyze the ruling in Furman v. Georgia and how it has affected the process of administering capital punishment in the U.S.

Comprehend the exclusionary rule, its significance in protecting citizens' rights, and how technological advancements challenge its applicability.

Evaluate the impact of not adhering to the Miranda rule on the admissibility of evidence and the outcome of legal proceedings.

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Definitions:

Oxygen Extracted

The process of removing oxygen from a compound or an environment, often to produce a specific chemical reaction.

Spiracles

Small openings on the surface of some animals, like insects, that lead to the respiratory system, allowing gas exchange.

Ventilate

To provide with a supply of fresh air by allowing air to flow through a space, often through natural or mechanical means.

Respire

The process by which living organisms take in oxygen and release carbon dioxide, involved in energy production.