Phineas Gage

1. Who was Phineas Gage?
Phineas Gage was an American railroad construction manager. He is most remembered by a suprising survival of a terrible accident. During this accident he suffered many brain damage. This injury caused him to have changes in behavior and personality.The changes were so drastic that his friends did not see him as he was before. Phineas was born on July 9 of 1823 and died on May 21 1860.

2. Describe the event which caused his injury.
His terrible accident in which a large iron rod went completely through his head. This destroyed much of his brains left frontal lobe. When he was 25 years of age, he and his working gang had to blast a rock. His duty was to add blasting powder, sand, and a fuse, snd then compact them with the iron rod. The powder exploded and the rod went into his head.

3. What happened to him as a result of his injuries?
His frontal left lobe was destroyed. Also, he lost his left eye and had a scar on his forehead. Also, he had partial paralysis of his face. He had brain damage that caused him to change his behavior.

4. What did we learn about the brain based on this case study?
We learned that you can damage your brain and not die, but have mental problems further one. Also, that every part of the brain has a specific function.

5. Explain the idea of brain localization?
Brain  localization are the different parts of the brain and the functions that every part have in your body.

6. Explain the concept of brain lateralization?
The brain is divided into to different sections