In the early twentieth century, a frontal lobotomy was a common treatment for violent behaviors. Which description of this procedure is accurate?
a. A procedure that delivers an electrical stimulus to the frontal lobes of the brain
b. A surgical procedure that drills holes in the front of the skull to drain fluid
c. A surgical procedure that severs the frontal lobes of the brain from the thalamus
d. A surgical procedure that inserts implants into the frontal lobes of the brain
C
A frontal lobotomy is a surgical procedure in which the frontal lobes of the brain are severed from the thalamus.
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A) "These symptoms are not real; the medication makes your brain think they are real." B) "You have developed an allergy to the medication, so we need to change it." C) "These are the results of the drug and can be treated; your illness is not getting worse." D) "The sunlight together with the medication has caused these symptoms; just stay indoors."
Only lipid-soluble substances can pass the _____________ barrier.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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