Pierre Flourens Surgically Removed Portions of a Rabbit's Cerebellum with the Rabbit

question 45

Multiple Choice

Pierre Flourens surgically removed portions of a rabbit's cerebellum with the rabbit subsequently showing extreme problems with motor coordination.This surgical removal of portions of the cerebellum is an example of

• A)ablation.
• B)deep lesioning.
• C)ESB.
• D)fMRI.

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Definitions:

Taste Buds

Small sensory organs found on the tongue, capable of detecting the five types of tastes: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami.

Microvilli

Small, finger-like projections from the surface of some cells which increase the surface area for absorption or secretion.

Sensorineural Hearing

A type of hearing loss resulting from damage to the inner ear or to the nerve pathways from the inner ear to the brain.

Cochlear Implants

Electronic medical devices that replace the function of the damaged inner ear by providing sound signals to the brain, helping individuals with profound deafness or severe hearing loss.