Which of the Following Was the Major Technique Used by Pierre

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following was the major technique used by Pierre Flourens in his attempts to refute phrenological theory?

• A) experimental ablations from the brains of animals
• B) careful observation of brain-injured human patients
• C) observation of human patients recovering from brain surgery
• D) electrical stimulation of different parts of animals' brains

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Definitions:

Wilhelm Roentgen

A German physicist known for discovering X-rays, a significant breakthrough in the field of radiography and medical imaging.

Electrolyte

A chemical compound capable of conducting electric current by being broken down into ions. Electrolytes can be acids or alkalis.

Acid

A substance that releases hydrogen ions when dissolved in water, typically having a pH less than 7 and capable of turning blue litmus paper red.

Alkali

A base that dissolves in water, typically found among the group 1 elements of the periodic table, such as sodium and potassium, which form strongly basic hydroxides.