Neal Notes: Brain Damage

What are the two types of tumors affecting brain function?

Malignant (cancerous, can spread) and benign (non-cancerous, pressure on brain).

What is a stroke and what are its two types?

Disruption of blood supply to the brain; types are ischemic (clot obstructing blood flow) and hemorrhagic (blood vessel ruptures).

What is an aneurysm?

Weakened artery wall that can bulge and rupture, potentially occurring in other parts of the body.

What does contra-laterally refer to in terms of brain function?

The relationship where the left side of the brain controls the right side of the body and vice versa.

What functions are associated with the occipital lobe?

Eyesight; damage can cause hallucinations, difficulty tracking objects, color perception issues, or cortical blindness.

What is the primary role of the parietal lobe?

Sense of self; processes sensory information like touch, temperature, pain, and language.

What happens when the temporal lobe is damaged?

Impairment of language comprehension.

What are the main functions of the frontal lobe?

Conscious thought and decision making; damage can lead to behavioral changes as seen in cases like Phineas Gage.