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EXAM- Brain Experiments Flashcards

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What is ablation?

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Disabling, destroying or removing selected brain tissue followed by and assessment of subsequent changes in behaviour

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What is an advantage and disadvantage of ablation?

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  • advantage: precise procedure

- disadvantage: risk of infection

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What is ESB?

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Stimulation or detection of electrical activity in the brain using an electrode.

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What is an advantage and disadvantage of ESB?

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  • advantage: maps the brain

- disadvantage: patient is conscious

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What is split-brain surgery?

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Involves cutting the corpus callosum connecting the two hemispheres

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What is an advantage and disadvantage of split-brain surgery?

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  • advantage: stronger understanding of role of each hemisphere
  • disadvantage: corpus callosum is permanently cut
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