There Are Several Diffuse Regions Associated with Consciousness

question 13

Multiple Choice

There are several diffuse regions associated with consciousness. Koubeissi and colleagues, using deep brain stimulation methodology, identified which structure as being critical to coordinating the activity among these regions?

• A) the claustrum
• B) the insula
• C) the posterior cingulate
• D) the anterior cingulate

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