The Wada test provides information about
A)the severity and frequency of seizures following a split brain operation.
B)the localization of language to one hemisphere or the other.
C)a person's level of exposure to prenatal androgens.
D)a child's level of risk for verbal learning disabilities.

Question

The Wada test provides information about 
A)the severity and frequency of seizures following a split brain operation. 
B)the localization of language to one hemisphere or the other. 
C)a person's level of exposure to prenatal androgens. 
D)a child's level of risk for verbal learning disabilities.

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The Wada test is used to determine which hemisphere of the brain is dominant for language, which can be helpful in planning for brain surgery in individuals with epilepsy or brain tumors. It involves temporarily putting one hemisphere to sleep using a local anesthetic, while the other hemisphere is tested for language and memory function.

The Wada Test Provides Information About