The Iron Rod That Was Driven Through the Head of Phineas

question 9

Multiple Choice

The iron rod that was driven through the head of Phineas Gage affected the connections between all of these brain regions EXCEPT the:

• A)medulla.
• B)amygdala.
• C)limbic system.
• D)frontal lobes.

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