After a "Split-Brain" Operation, Conflicts Between the Actions of the Two

question 541

Multiple Choice

After a "split-brain" operation, conflicts between the actions of the two hemispheres are actually rare because

• A)the right hemisphere will always be the dominant hemisphere.
• B)the left hemisphere will always be the dominant hemisphere.
• C)information still must pass through the hypothalamus before one can respond.
• D)both halves of the brain normally have about the same experience at the same time.

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Definitions:

Significance

The degree to which a result, difference, or relationship is substantial or meaningful, often measured statistically in research.

Ghrelin

A substance primarily secreted by the stomach that promotes hunger and instructs the brain to consume more food.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for the regulation of certain metabolic processes and other activities of the Autonomic Nervous System, including temperature control, hunger, and thirst.

Hunger-Arousing Hormone

A hormone, such as ghrelin, that regulates hunger signals and stimulates appetite.