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The Rod Through His Brain Didn't Directly Kill Phineas Gage

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The rod through his brain didn't directly kill Phineas Gage, but what did that was probably related?


Definitions:

Cholesterol

A sterol present in the tissues that contributes to heart disease when elevated; transported in the blood plasma of all animals.

Blood Pressure

The amount of force exerted by the heart on the blood as it pumps the blood through the arteries.

Hyponatremia

A condition where there is an abnormally low sodium concentration in the blood.

Sodium Deficiency

A condition that occurs when the level of sodium in the blood falls below the normal range, potentially leading to symptoms like headache, nausea, and weakness.

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