Penfield's research on the memories of brain surgery patients utilized electrical stimulation to produce neural firing. During this procedure the patient was completely awake and able to discuss the memories they were experiencing with Penfield. This was possible because
A)of arthroscopic surgical techniques.
B)there are no pain receptors in the brain.
C)the patients were using biofeedback techniques.
D)they already had brain damage.

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The brain itself does not have pain receptors, so patients can be awake during brain surgery, allowing them to interact with the surgeon and provide feedback when areas of the brain are stimulated. This is why Penfield's patients could discuss their memories during the procedure.

Penfield's Research on the Memories of Brain Surgery Patients Utilized