The Phineas Gage Incident Flashcard

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What was the length and weight of the tamping iron used in the Phineas Gage incident?

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Three feet, seven inches long and thirteen and a half pounds.

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What is Phineas Gage famous for?

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Surviving a severe brain injury.

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What was the main tool used by Phineas Gage for his work?

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Tamping iron.

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How long did Phineas Gage live after his accident?

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11 years, 6 months, 19 days.

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Who took over Phineas Gage's medical case after the accident?

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Dr. John Martyn Harlow.

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What type of injury did Phineas Gage sustain?

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A severe brain injury caused by a tamping iron penetrating his skull.

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What does the Phineas Gage incident illustrate about the brain?

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It illustrates the brain's ability to adapt and reorganize after injury.

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What year did the Phineas Gage incident occur?

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1848.

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What was the profession of Phineas Gage?

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A railroad construction foreman.

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What part of Phineas Gage's brain was affected by the injury?

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The frontal lobe.