Experiments in Which a Defined Part of an Animal's Brain

question 125

Multiple Choice

Experiments in which a defined part of an animal's brain is removed and the animal's behavior is observed subsequent to recovery would be termed:

• A)Ablation
• B)Lesioning
• C)Aspiration
• D)a or c but not b

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Definitions:

Contractures

The permanent tightening of muscles, tendons, or skin that restricts normal movement.

Passive Range

The extent of movement at a joint attained with external assistance, without the active contraction of the patient's muscles.

Active Range

The full motion extent that a joint or body part can achieve through voluntary muscle contraction.

Lower the Patient

The process of carefully moving a patient into a lower position, often for medical examination or treatment.