Phineas Gage Chapter 4 Review

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Is Phineas Gage considered lucky or unlucky according to Fleischman?

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Lucky

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Where is Phineas Gage's skull currently located?

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Harvard University

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What part of the brain controls automatic functions?

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Brain Stem

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Without your ___________, you could not stand upright.

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Cerebellum

Front

What does Wernicke's area of the brain do?

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It controls the ability to understand speech.

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What is the function of the cerebellum?

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It coordinates voluntary movements and maintains posture and balance.

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What is the role of the brain stem?

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It controls basic life functions such as breathing, heartbeat, and blood pressure.

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What is the cortex responsible for?

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It is involved in higher brain functions such as thought, memory, and decision-making.

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What happens if the cerebellum is damaged?

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It can lead to problems with coordination and balance.

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What is the significance of Phineas Gage's accident in neuroscience?

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It provided early evidence of the relationship between brain function and personality.