Which of the following best describes rTMS?
A) It is a biological treatment that passes electrical currents up to 150 volts into the brain, resulting in minor convulsions
B) It is a biological treatment that requires the removal of the entire left or right hemisphere of the brain
C) It is a biological treatment that sends magnetic impulses to a particular brain structure that reveals low levels of metabolic activity in the brain
D) It is a biological treatment that requires the removal of part of the frontal lobe

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rTMS stands for repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, a biological treatment that involves sending magnetic impulses to a particular brain structure to stimulate or inhibit its activity. It is a non-invasive procedure that does not require the removal of any part of the brain. Option A describes electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), which is a different treatment. Option B is incorrect and unethical as it involves removing a part of the brain. Option D is also incorrect as it involves removing a part of the brain, which is not a feature of rTMS.

Which of the Following Best Describes RTMS