1.1-19. Surgical sectioning of the corpus callosum is intended to a. reduce swelling of the brain in hydroencephalus patients. b. minimize long-term memories of traumatic events. c. promote the development of the memory systems d. reduce the severity of epileptic seizures. e. None of the above are correct. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 1.1-19 Page Ref: 6 Topic: Split-Brain Skill: Factual Answer: d. reduce the severity of epileptic seizures.

1-19. SURGICAL SECTIONING OF THE CORPUS CALLOSUM IS INTENDED TO A. R...

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1.1-19. Surgical sectioning of the corpus callosum is intended to

reduce swelling of the brain in hydroencephalus patients.

minimize long-term memories of traumatic events.

promote the development of the memory systems

reduce the severity of epileptic seizures.

None of the above are correct.

Difficulty:

Question ID:

1.1-19

Page Ref:

Topic:

Split-Brain

Skill:

Factual

Answer: d. reduce the severity of epileptic seizures.