Split-brain research was made possible originally by surgical techniques in which the _________ was cut to limit the potential brain damage caused by epileptic seizures.
A)optic chiasm
B)corpus callosum
C)thalamus
D)hypothalamus

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The corpus callosum, a broad band of nerve fibers joining the two hemispheres of the brain, was cut in split-brain surgeries to reduce the severity of epileptic seizures by limiting the spread of seizure activity between the hemispheres. This procedure provided insights into the functions of the brain's hemispheres.

Split-Brain Research Was Made Possible Originally by Surgical Techniques in Which