Lucille Suffers from Depression,and Goes to a Physician's Office

question 120

Multiple Choice

Lucille suffers from depression,and goes to a physician's office.There a wire coil is placed on the left side of her forehead and a field that disrupts brain activity is created.Lucille is being treated with:

• A)transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).
• B)electro-convulsive therapy (ECT).
• C)functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI).
• D)single-photo emission computed tomography (SPECT).

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Definitions:

Endogenous Opioids

Naturally occurring peptides, such as endorphins, produced by the body that act on the nervous system to reduce pain and induce pleasure.

Eating Behaviour

Refers to the patterns, motivations, and factors influencing what, when, and how much an individual eats.

Modulation of Pain

The process by which the perception of pain is adjusted or altered by various factors, such as psychological or physiological interventions.

Body's Response

The way an organism's systems react to internal or external stimuli, which can include physiological changes or behaviors.