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“When looking at the brain, it is important to go beyond its structure to its function. This is because often in cognitive disorders, the structure of the brain is intact, but its function is compromised.” quote by Aditi Shankardass
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“When looking at the brain, it is important to go beyond its structure to its function. This is because often in cognitive disorders, the structure of the brain is intact, but its function is compromised.”

Aditi Shankardass

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Source Lecture: Cognitive Neuroscience, 2015

Brain function, not just structure, matters in disorders; structure may appear normal.

In simple terms: Function matters more than form in brain health.

Key Takeaway

Focus on functional assessment.

Themes

neuroscience cognitive disorders function structure

Mood

analytical hopeful

Type

scientific inspirational

When to use this quote

  • diagnostic imaging
  • rehabilitation
  • patient care

Key Concepts

clinical psychology neurology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we better assess brain function?
  • What therapies target functional recovery?
A Different Perspective

Structural scans can miss functional deficits.

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