Transcranial magnetic stimulation is used to:
A) generate the magnetic fields read by MRIs.
B) permanently incapacitate an overactive brain region.
C) temporarily incapacitate a normal-functioning brain region.
D) reactivate a brain region that has suffered mild damage.

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Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive technique that uses magnetic fields to temporarily disrupt the normal functioning of a particular brain region. It is often used in research to study the functions of different brain areas and has also been used as a therapeutic tool for certain neurological and psychological disorders. However, it is not used to permanently incapacitate or reactivate brain regions. It is also different from the magnetic fields used in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Is Used To