Damasio's Patient Named Elliott Had Brain Damage to the Same

question 73

True/False

Damasio's patient named Elliott had brain damage to the same region that was injured in Phineas Gage.

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Definitions:

T-cells

A type of lymphocyte (white blood cell) that plays a central role in cell-mediated immunity.

Bind

To secure or tie something tightly or to stick together; in computing, it can refer to the practice of linking or establishing a connection between two pieces or elements.

CD4+ Count

A measure of the number of CD4+ T lymphocytes in the blood, an important indicator of immune function in individuals, particularly in the context of HIV/AIDS.

AIDS

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, a chronic, potentially life-threatening condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).