Phineas Gage

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What did Phineas Gage do for work after his accident?

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He drove a stagecoach in Chile.

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What was Phineas's life like after he left Boston?

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It was thought he performed many different jobs.

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What are the main parts of the brain?

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brain stem, cerebellum, corpus callosum, and cerebral cortex.

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What is the understanding of the brain by Boston doctors?

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They have studied the brain and have theories as to how it works.

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What do Localizers believe about the brain?

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Specific parts of the brain control specific functions.

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What is the role of the brain stem?

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The brain stem controls basic life functions such as breathing and heart rate.

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What is the function of the cerebellum?

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The cerebellum is responsible for coordination and balance.

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What is the corpus callosum?

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The corpus callosum is a bundle of nerve fibers that connects the left and right hemispheres of the brain.

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What is the cerebral cortex?

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The cerebral cortex is the outer layer of the brain involved in complex functions like thought and action.

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What is the significance of Phineas Gage's accident?

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Phineas Gage's accident provided insights into the relationship between brain function and personality.