Phineas gage experienced a traumatic accident in which an iron rod was driven through his brain. he survived and subsequently has become one of the best examples of neuroscience research.
Who was Phineas Gage?
- Phineas Gage is often referred to as "the man who started neuroscience." He suffered a traumatic brain injury when iron bars were driven across his skull, destroying much of his frontal lobe.
- Gage miraculously survived the accident. However, his personality and demeanor were so altered by his frontal lobe damage that many of his friends described him as an almost completely different person.
- The effects of the accident helped us better understand what the frontal lobes do, especially those related to personality.
- The stick flew away. The rod penetrated Gage's left cheek, tore through his brain, and exited his skull before landing 80 feet away.2
- Gage not only survived the initial injury but was able to talk and also he could walk.
- Gage even suggested that he didn't wish to see his friends since he would be back to work in "a day or two" anyway.
- After developing an infection, Gage spent 13 days in a semi-comatose state. And On October 7th he took his first steps out of the bedroom and on October 11th his mental abilities /potential began to improve.
To know more about Phineas gage refer to:
https://brainly.com/question/24863640
#SPJ4
