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Dr. James Zull says that although the brain is immensely complicated, it basically carries out four basic functions if we wish to use our whole brain. List the four functions.


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Hippocampus

A region of the brain associated with the formation of new memories and spatial navigation.

Anterograde Amnesia

A loss of the ability to create new memories after the event that caused the amnesia, leading to a partial or complete inability to recall the recent past, while long-term memories from before the event remain intact.

Coma

A state of deep unconsciousness in which a person cannot be awakened, resulting from illness or injury.

Concussion

A form of brain damage resulting from a head impact, fall, or other incident that causes the brain to move forcefully within the skull.

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