Any Surgical Alteration of the Brain Designed to Bring About

question 576

Multiple Choice

Any surgical alteration of the brain designed to bring about desirable behavioral or emotional changes is referred to as

• A)somatic surgery.
• B)psychosurgery.
• C)deep ECT.
• D)psychic surgery.

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Definitions:

Bone Reabsorption

The process by which osteoclasts break down bone tissue, releasing minerals back into the bloodstream.

Osteomalacia

The softening of the bones due to vitamin D deficiency or inadequate calcium absorption.

Appositional Growth

A method of growth by which new layers are added on the surfaces of existing tissues, seen in bone and cartilage development.

Electrical Charge

A physical property that causes matter to experience a force when placed in an electromagnetic field, characterized by being positive or negative.