Neuroscientists who surgically remove, destroy, or eliminate the brain tissue of laboratory animals are using which of the following techniques for studying the brain?
A)electroencephalogram
B)positron emission tomography (PET)
C)magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
D)brain lesioning

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Brain lesioning involves the deliberate manipulation or removal of specific areas of the brain to study their functions. This technique is commonly used in animal studies to determine the functions of different brain areas.

Neuroscientists Who Surgically Remove, Destroy, or Eliminate the Brain Tissue