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Jamisen Eichacker
on Dec 18, 2024Verified
H. M., the memory patient described in the textbook, underwent:
A) bilateral removal of the frontal lobes.
B) bilateral removal of the temporal lobes.
C) removal of the left temporal lobe.
D) removal of the left frontal lobe.
Bilateral Removal
is a surgical procedure in which organs or tissues are removed from both sides of the body, often used in reference to medical treatments or procedures.
Temporal Lobes
Regions of the brain located on either side of the brain, responsible for processing auditory information and encoding memory.
Frontal Lobes
The frontal lobes are a region of the brain involved in executive functions such as decision making, problem-solving, control of purposeful behaviors, consciousness, and emotions.
- Comprehend the effects and outcomes of specific brain injuries on memory.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the effects and outcomes of specific brain injuries on memory.