Which part of the brain is responsible for connecting hemispheres?

The corpus callosum
The corpus callosum connects the two halves of the brain and delivers messages from one half of the brain to the other.

What can happen when someone damages their right hemisphere parietal lobe?

Damage to the right parietal lobe can result in neglecting part of the body or space (contralateral neglect), which can impair many self-care skills such as dressing and washing. Right side damage can also cause difficulty in making things (constructional apraxia), denial of deficits (anosagnosia) and drawing ability.

What area of the brain is diffuse axonal injury?

Lesions typically exist in the white matter of brains injured by DAI; these lesions vary in size from about 1–15 mm and are distributed in a characteristic way. DAI most commonly affects white matter in areas including the brain stem, the corpus callosum, and the cerebral hemispheres.

What do you think are some possible consequences of severe damage to the brain stem?

A brain stem injury can cause dizziness or lack of motor function, with more severe cases resulting in paralysis, coma, or death. Treatment can be extremely expensive, and many victims are unable to work while coping with a brain stem injury.

What does the brain stem do?

The brain stem is the lower part of the brain that’s connected to the spinal cord (part of the central nervous system in the spinal column). The brain stem is responsible for regulating most of the body’s automatic functions that are essential for life. These include: breathing.

What is the left brain hemisphere responsible for?

In general, the left hemisphere or side of the brain is responsible for language and speech. Because of this, it has been called the “dominant” hemisphere. The right hemisphere plays a large part in interpreting visual information and spatial processing.

What would happen if the midbrain is damaged?

Damage to the midbrain can result in a wide variety of movement disorders, difficulty with vision and hearing, and trouble with memory. Because the midbrain houses the hypothalamus, it also plays a major role in automatic body functions.

Can a person recover from diffuse axonal injury?

Patients with grade I and II diffuse axonal injuries recovered consciousness within 2 weeks, while patients with grade III injuries required approximately 2 months.

What happens if your brain shifts?

Midline shift and herniation cause extreme pressure on parts of the brain resulting in the blood supply to various parts of the brain being compromised. This can be fatal and is considered a medical emergency.