Campbell Essential Biology with Physiology (6th Edition)
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Author: Eric J. Simon, Jean L. Dickey, Jane B. Reece
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 27, Problem 16PS
Much of what we know about brain function has come from rare individuals whose brains were altered as the result of surgery, accidents, or disease. Suppose a patient has brain surgery on the cerebral cortex, and immediately following the surgery, she appears normal. As she recovers over the next few days, she experiences some unusual things, such as being unable to name objects while looking at them with one eye covered. Her sensory perception seems normal except for when she tries to integrate information. What brain structure might have been damaged during the surgery that would account for these symptoms? Justify your answer.
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