The use of experimentally induced lesions in animals was introduced by
A) Paul Broca.
B) Pierre Flourens.
C) Camillo Golgi.
D) Galvani.

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Pierre Flourens introduced the use of experimentally induced lesions in animals to study the functions of different brain regions. He conducted experiments in the 19th century where he removed different parts of the brains of birds and found that their behaviors were affected. This laid the foundation for modern-day neurophysiology and neuroscience. While other scientists, such as Paul Broca and Camillo Golgi, made important contributions to the field, they did not introduce the use of experimentally induced lesions in animals. Galvani also made significant contributions to neuroscience, but his work focused on the electrical properties of nerves and muscles, rather than brain function.

The Use of Experimentally Induced Lesions in Animals Was Introduced