Which Parts Of The Brain Do What?

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Published Sep 20, 2016

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Our functional map of the brain has changed. Here's why.
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FYI: We try to leave jargon out of our videos, but if you want to learn more about this topic, here are some handy keywords to get your googling started:
Brain lesion: Damage to the brain caused by disease or injury.
Broca’s area: Region in the frontal lobe associated with speech production.

Fusiform face area: Structure near the back of the brain associated with facial recognition.
Hippocampus: Seahorse-shaped brain structure associated with memory formation.
Amygdala: Small brain structure associated with emotions and memories.
fMRI: An imaging procedure that measures brain activity by tracking changes associated with blood flow.
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References:
Rorden, C., Karnath, H. (2004). Using human brain lesions to infer function: a relic from a past era in the fMRI age? Nature Reviews Neuroscience 5 (812-819). Retrieved from
Barbey, A., Colom, R., Solomon, J., Kreuger, F., Forbes,C., Grafman, J. (2012). An integrative architecture for general intelligence and executive function revealed by lesion mapping. Brain,135 (1154-1164). Retrieved from
Yildirim, F., Sarikcioglu (2007). Marie Jean Pierre Flourens (1794–1867): an extraordinary scientist of his time. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry, 78(8) 852. Retrieved from
Barbey, A. (2016). Personal Communication.
Rorden, C. (2016). Personal Communication.

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