Experiments in which a defined part of an animal's brain is removed and the animal's behavior is observed subsequent to recovery would be termed:
A)Ablation
B)Lesioning
C)Aspiration
D)a or c but not b

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Ablation and aspiration both refer to the removal of tissue, and in the context of brain experiments, both terms can be used to describe procedures where a defined part of the brain is removed to study behavioral effects. Lesioning is a broader term that can involve damage or destruction to brain tissue through various means, not just removal.

Experiments in Which a Defined Part of an Animal's Brain