Human Anatomy
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Author: Marieb, Elaine Nicpon, Brady, Patricia, Mallatt, Jon
Publisher: Pearson Education, Inc.,
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Cesar, a brilliant computer analyst, was hit on the forehead by a falling rock while mountain climbing. It was soon obvious to his coworkers that his behaviour had changed dramatically. He had been a smart dresser, but now he was unkempt, and he started revealing the most secret office gossip to everyone. When he was discovered barefoot, washing his socks in the employee lounge, his supervisor ordered Cesar to report to the company doctor. What region of Cesar’s brain was affected by the cranial blow?
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Human Anatomy
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