What Would Be a Consequence of Destroying the Corpus Callosum

question 61

Multiple Choice

What would be a consequence of destroying the corpus callosum?

• A)The left and right cerebral hemispheres would not be able to effectively communicate.
• B)A person would have difficulty breathing.
• C)A severe movement disorder would eventually emerge.
• D)A person would lose the ability to experience fear.

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Definitions:

Microsleeps

Brief, unintended episodes of loss of attention associated with events such as blank stare, head snapping, and prolonged eye closure, which may happen when a person is fatigued but trying to stay awake.

REM Sleep

A stage of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements and is associated with dreaming and brain activity similar to wakefulness.

Slow-wave Sleep

a phase of deep sleep, characterized by slow brain waves, that is important for restoring the body and brain, and consolidating new memories.

REM Sleep Behavior Disorder

A sleep disorder characterized by the acting out of dreams during the REM phase of sleep, often resulting in disruptive or violent behaviors.