It Is Possible for People to Be Conscious During Brain

question 118

Multiple Choice

It is possible for people to be conscious during brain surgery because _____.

• A) local anesthesia can be applied to the surface of the brain
• B) the brain does not have pain receptors
• C) the somatosensory cortex can be inhibited
• D) pain signals cannot travel when local anesthesia is applied to the cortex

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Definitions:

IRR

Internal Rate of Return; the discount rate that makes the net present value of all cash flows from a particular project zero.

Cash Flow

The net amount of cash and cash-equivalents being transferred into and out of a business.

Project

A temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result with specific objectives and defined beginning and end.

MIRR

Modified Internal Rate of Return, a financial measure used to evaluate the attractiveness of investments, adjusting for the cost of capital and reinvestment of cash.