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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Definitions:

Pudendal Nerve

A nerve responsible for innervating and providing sensation to the external genitalia, anal region, and urethra.

Pelvic Floor

A group of muscles and ligaments in the pelvic region that support the organs of the pelvis, including the bladder and uterus.

Muscles

Tissues in the body that have the ability to contract and move parts of the body.

Pelvic Diaphragm

A muscular structure that separates the pelvic cavity above from the perineal region below, providing support for the pelvic organs.