If a Researcher Applies Mild Electric Current to a Specific

question 72

Multiple Choice

If a researcher applies mild electric current to a specific area of an animal's right hemisphere primary motor projection area,which of the following is likely to happen?

• A)a specific movement of a body part on the right side of the animal
• B)a specific movement of a body part on the left side of the animal
• C)a chaotic movement of the entire animal
• D)no movement at all

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