Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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Which of the following techniques involves passing a mild current through the brain to activate certain structures without damaging them? a. electroconvulsive tomography (ECT) b. magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) c. deep brain lesioning d. electrical stimulation of the brain (ESB)
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