Pierre Flourens surgically removed portions of a rabbit's cerebellum with the rabbit subsequently showing extreme problems with motor coordination.This surgical removal of portions of the cerebellum is an example of
A)ablation.
B)deep lesioning.
C)ESB.
D)fMRI.

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Ablation refers to the removal or destruction of a part of the brain through surgical or chemical means. In this case, Pierre Flourens surgically removed portions of the rabbit's cerebellum, causing the observed problems with motor coordination. Deep lesioning involves creating a small, intentional injury within a specific brain area to disrupt its function, which is different from the complete removal of a portion of the brain as in this case. ESB (electrical stimulation of the brain) and fMRI (functional magnetic resonance imaging) are not applicable to this scenario.

Pierre Flourens Surgically Removed Portions of a Rabbit's Cerebellum with the Rabbit