When the Corpus Callosum Is Cut During a Surgical Procedure

question 238

Multiple Choice

When the corpus callosum is cut during a surgical procedure to help some severe epileptic patients, the result is

• A) the hippocampus can no longer emit useful hormones.
• B) the two hemispheres of the brain can no longer communicate directly with each other.
• C) usually schizophrenia.
• D) an inability to remember events which occurred recently.

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