During the Course of Brain Operations with Human Subjects,Penfield Found

question 9

Multiple Choice

During the course of brain operations with human subjects,Penfield found that electrical stimulation of specific areas of the cerebral cortex

• A)caused patients to report vivid visual and auditory sensations
• B)produced irreversible damage to the neurons that were stimulated
• C)caused patients to experience pain
• D)led to dreams that the patients described in detail when they awoke

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Definitions:

Kidney Inflammation

Also known as nephritis; a condition in which the kidneys become inflamed, potentially affecting their functioning.

Liver Enlargement

An increase in size of the liver due to various conditions like hepatitis, fatty liver disease, or cancer.

Esophageal Reflux

The backward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus, causing heartburn and potential damage.

Pyrosis

Another term for heartburn, a burning sensation in the chest caused by gastroesophageal reflux.