Why Was the Split-Brain Operation First Performed

question 174

Multiple Choice

Why was the split-brain operation first performed?

• A)to study the specialized abilities of the left and right hemispheres
• B)to help control recurring epileptic seizures
• C)to identify the location of motor centers in the brain
• D)to treat people suffering from severe forms of aphasia

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