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xroflmao

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on: Jun 21, 2018
Split-brain operations are used to treat seizures because
 
  a. seizures require coordinated activity in both hemispheres.
 b. seizures still occur, but only half the body is involved.
 c. electrical disturbances confined to one hemisphere may not reach threshold for observable clinical symptoms.
  d. there are no other available treatments.

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Split-brain operations
 
  a. are not successful in treating epilepsy.
 b. improve the frequency of seizures, but not the severity.
 c. improve the severity of seizures, but not the frequency.
 d. improve both the severity and frequency of seizures.


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atrochim

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Reply #1 on: Jun 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

d


xroflmao

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Reply 2 on: Jun 21, 2018
Excellent

momolu

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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