Which of the Following Best Describes RTMS

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes rTMS?

• A) It is a biological treatment that passes electrical currents up to 150 volts into the brain, resulting in minor convulsions
• B) It is a biological treatment that requires the removal of the entire left or right hemisphere of the brain
• C) It is a biological treatment that sends magnetic impulses to a particular brain structure that reveals low levels of metabolic activity in the brain
• D) It is a biological treatment that requires the removal of part of the frontal lobe

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Definitions:

Prewired Circuits

Neural pathways and connections in the brain that are established before birth or through early experiences, influencing behaviors and processing.

Apraxic Patients

Individuals who suffer from apraxia, a motor disorder caused by damage to the brain (in areas involved in planning the movements necessary to produce sounds or gestures) that results in difficulty with the motor planning to perform tasks or movements when asked, despite understanding the request and having the physical ability to perform the actions.

Motor Function

Activities related to the movement of muscles in the body, including actions that are both voluntary and reflexive.

Automatic Routines

Repetitive actions or behaviors that are performed with little to no conscious thought, often becoming habitual.