Asked by Kayla Stoppello on May 14, 2024

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_____ is a treatment in which tiny holes are drilled into the skull through which electrodes are implanted into the brain.

A) Vagus nerve stimulation
B) Transcranial magnetic stimulation
C) Deep brain stimulation
D) ECT

Deep Brain Stimulation

A neurosurgical procedure that involves implanting electrodes within certain areas of the brain to treat neurological and psychiatric disorders.

Vagus Nerve Stimulation

A treatment involving the delivery of electrical impulses to the vagus nerve to manage seizures or depression.

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

A non-invasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain, often used in treating depression.

  • Acquire knowledge on the function and utilization of brain stimulation methods for depression and bipolar disorder treatment.
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Daniel RomeroMay 16, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) involves drilling small holes in the skull to implant electrodes into specific areas of the brain. These electrodes are connected to a pacemaker-like device that sends electrical impulses to the brain to help control symptoms of various neurological conditions.