Because Quote by Aditi Shankardass
“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.”
About This Quote
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.
Focus on functional assessment.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- diagnostic imaging
- rehabilitation
- patient care
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we better assess brain function?
- What therapies target functional recovery?
Structural scans can miss functional deficits.