The absence of a(n) ________ means that information processed in one of the brain's hemispheres cannot be communicated to the other hemisphere. This is a condition sometimes observed in savants.

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The corpus callosum is a broad band of nerve fibers joining the two hemispheres of the brain. Its absence or damage can prevent the two hemispheres from communicating effectively, which is sometimes observed in individuals with savant syndrome.

The Absence of A(n) ________ Means That Information Processed in One