Phineas Gage Chapter 2

Front

A photograph on a metal plate is called a

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Daguerroertype

Front

What year does Phineas travel to Boston?

Back

1850

Front

Robert Hooke came up with the name ____________ in 1665.

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Cells

Front

Which lobe of the brain did the tamping iron pass through during Phineas' accident?

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Frontal

Front

Do Neurons touch each other?

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No

Front

What is the primary function of the Frontal lobe?

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Involved in reasoning, planning, problem-solving, and emotional control.

Front

What is a neuron?

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A neuron is a nerve cell that transmits signals in the brain and nervous system.

Front

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

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It provided insights into the role of the frontal lobe in personality and behavior.

Front

What are the three main parts of a neuron?

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Dendrites, cell body, and axon.

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What is the role of dendrites in a neuron?

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Dendrites receive signals from other neurons.