Taylor has to have brain surgery to remove a tumour from her temporal lobe. As the surgery progresses, the surgeon plans to map out specific brain function in the areas adjacent to the tumour. What method is the surgeon is most likely to use?

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To map out specific brain function in the areas adjacent to the tumour during brain surgery, the surgeon is most likely to use electrical stimulation of the brain (ESB). This involves sending electrical impulses to specific areas of the brain and observing the patient's responses in real-time. This method helps the surgeon identify which areas of the brain are responsible for specific functions, such as language or movement, and avoid causing damage during the surgery. PET scanning and CT scanning can provide information about the structure and activity of the brain, but they cannot be used in real-time during surgery. Stereotaxic lesioning involves damaging specific areas of the brain with a probe, which is not the goal of this surgery.

Taylor Has to Have Brain Surgery to Remove a Tumour