Split-brain operations
A)are not successful in treating epilepsy.
B)improve the frequency of seizures, but not the severity.
C)improve the severity of seizures, but not the frequency.
D)improve both the severity and frequency of seizures.

Question

Split-brain operations 
A)are not successful in treating epilepsy. 
B)improve the frequency of seizures, but not the severity. 
C)improve the severity of seizures, but not the frequency. 
D)improve both the severity and frequency of seizures.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Split-brain operations, which involve severing the corpus callosum, are successful in reducing both the frequency and severity of seizures in patients with severe epilepsy.

Split-Brain Operations