Phineas Gage Chapter 4 Review

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Where is Phineas Gage's skull now?

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Harvard University

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How do the Damasio's study 'modern day Phineases'?

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CT and MRI scans of the brain

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Why was Phineas' closest companion an iron rod?

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He lost the ability to be social.

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This part of the brain controls automatic functions.

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brain stem

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What is Brainvox?

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A computer program that makes 3D models of the brain.

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What is the function of the brain stem?

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It controls automatic functions such as breathing and heart rate.

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What type of studies do Damasio's researchers conduct?

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They study brain injuries and their effects on behavior.

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What was the significance of Phineas Gage's accident?

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It provided insights into the relationship between brain function and personality.

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What does the cortex of the brain do?

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It is involved in higher brain functions like thought and action.

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What is a common method for studying the brain today?

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CT and MRI scans.