Uncle Bob had brain surgery last week. You were told that he was only given a local anesthetic. How could this be?
A)There are no nerve endings for pain in the brain.
B)The doctor has exhibited malpractice and should be sued.
C)Your uncle must have withstood intense pain during the surgery.
D)The nerve endings for pain are so densely packed in the brain that the type of anesthetic is negligible.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

There are no nerve endings in the brain itself, so any pain would likely be due to manipulation of the scalp and skull during the surgery. A local anesthetic could effectively numb these areas without impacting the brain itself.

Uncle Bob Had Brain Surgery Last Week