As a result of surgery, Graeme's left and right cerebral hemispheres are no longer connected. Which part of Graeme's brain was most likely the focus of the surgery?
A) the cerebral cortex
B) the dendrites
C) the frontal cortex
D) the corpus callosum

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The corpus callosum is the large band of neural fibers that connects the left and right hemispheres of the brain. Its severing is a common surgical procedure to treat certain types of epilepsy. This results in the two hemispheres being functionally isolated from each other, which can lead to changes in cognitive and perceptual abilities.

As a Result of Surgery, Graeme's Left and Right Cerebral