Choose one of the specific brain structures found in figure 14-1 of your textbook. Explain how this part of the brain is connected both functionally and structurally to other parts of the brain.

Week 6 The Brain and CNS

Post: This week’s initial discussion post should be a written 300 to 600 word response.

There are two parts to this submission:

Part 1: Choose one of the specific brain structures found in figure 14-1 of your textbook. Explain how this part of the brain is connected both functionally and structurally to other parts of the brain. Give a thorough explanation of the function of this structure of the brain.

Part 2: In the Meet Your Master – Getting to Know Your Brain https://youtu.be/vHrmiy4W9C0, there is a story about a man that had a metal rod go through his face (and brain) and yet survived. Explain how someone could have such a traumatic brain injury, but still survive. In addition, explain what would happen if a similar accident (trauma) were to happen to the brain structure you chose in part 1.

Address each part of the initial post in two separate paragraphs.