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Question 1

Roger Sperry

Answer 1

(1959-1968) Split brain experiment demonstrated that corpus callosum is required for full functioning of brain. And hemispheres of brain

Question 2

Walter Freeman

Answer 2

(1936-1945) The lobotomy, during the mid-20th century. His work focused on the prefrontal cortex and its role in mental illness.

Question 3

EEG

Answer 3

Electroencephalogram: Dynamic imaging

Electrodes placed on scalp and brain waves are detected in brain.

Help to diagnose epilepsy and other seizure disorders.

Question 4

CT scan

Answer 4

Computed Tomography: Still imaging

Rotating x-ray beam moves around patient head while taking multiple x-ray images.

Fractures, tumours, aneurysms

Question 5

MRI

Answer 5

Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Still imaging

Strong magnetic field and radio waves to produce pictures of the brain.

Diagnose brain tumours and aneurysms/strokes.

Question 6

FMRI

Answer 6

Functional magnetic resonance imaging: Dynamic imaging

Strong magnetic waves to show where neurons are consuming oxygen.

Show the parts of the brain that are active when patient is performing a task.

Question 7

Developmental plasticity

Answer 7

The ability of neural connections in the brain to reorganise in response to sensory input from the environment.

Question 8

Adaptive plasticity

Answer 8

The ability of neural connections in the brain to reorganise in response to new information.

Question 9

Stages of plasticity

Answer 9

1. Proliferation
2. Migration
3. Circuit formation
4. Synaptic pruning
5. Myelination