Brain anatomy part 2

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What is the main function of the Corpus Callostomy?

  • To treat epilepsy-induced seizures (correct)
  • To stimulate neural regeneration
  • To enhance communication between brain hemispheres
  • To improve memory retention

Which technique provides detailed portraits of sizes, shapes, and positions of brain components?

  • Computerized axial tomography (CT) scans (correct)
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans
  • Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scans
  • Functional imaging techniques

What is the primary purpose of Neuropsychology?

  • Studying the brain's structures in relation to brain function (correct)
  • Investigating non-invasive methods for brain examination
  • Examining damage in specific areas of the brain
  • Analyzing intact, undamaged brains

Which part of the brain is responsible for controlling and perceiving the contralateral part of the world?

<p>Left hemisphere (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the essential difference between Structural Imaging and Functional Imaging techniques?

<p>Structural imaging shows brain sizes and shapes while Functional imaging shows activity levels (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a Lesion in terms of neuroscience?

<p>A specific area of tissue damage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does an electroencephalogram (EEG) record?

<p>Brain's electrical activity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which neuroimaging technique uses magnetic fields to construct a detailed 3D representation of brain activity?

<p>Functional magnetic reasoning imaging (fMRI) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) do?

<p>Causes temporary disruption in a specific brain region (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which brain area is specialized for perceiving faces?

<p>Fusiform area (FFA) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of Event-related Potentials (ERPs)?

<p>Measuring brain activity during defined events (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do researchers often use multiple neuroimaging methods together?

<p>To better understand brain activity data (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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