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Phineas Gage
A railroad worker known for a significant accident in 1848 where an iron rod went through his skull, leading to changes in personality and behavior.
Frontal Lobe
The part of the brain associated with personality, behavior, emotion, and decision-making.
Prefrontal Cortex
A region of the frontal lobe responsible for complex behaviors including planning and moderating social behavior.
Hypothalamus
A small region of the brain that controls emotional responses and plays a crucial role in memory formation.
Limbic System
A set of structures in the brain associated with emotions and memory.
Median Forebrain Bundle
A collection of neurons in the forebrain believed to be associated with the sensation of pleasure.
Broca's Area
A region in the frontal lobe responsible for language formation and production.
Wernicke's Area
A region in the brain responsible for language comprehension and understanding.
Motor Cortex
The part of the brain that controls voluntary movements by sending signals to muscles.
Cerebellum
A brain structure that regulates motor control and coordinates voluntary movements.
Right Hemisphere
The side of the brain associated with intuitive thought, emotional recognition, and spatial ability.
Left Hemisphere
The side of the brain typically associated with language processing, logical reasoning, and analytical thinking.
Somatotopic Map
A representation of the body in the brain correlated with sensation and motor function across different areas.
Electrodes
Instruments used to deliver electrical stimulation to the brain, often used in neuroscience research.
Emotional Control
The regulation of emotions and the ability to respond appropriately based on emotional states.
Auditory Cortex
The area of the brain that processes sound information.
