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Neurology Investigation

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The day opens with you at your desk sifting through the seemingly endless piles of daily cases and reports. As you begin to find some order, you notice a thick folder marked "Process Immediately." Some unexplainable curiosity takes over and you delve right into the information without a second thought.

As already noted in the folder, the victim was found to have some type of substance in his body at the time of death. The substances have been narrowed down to:

            1.  Heroin

            2.  Marijuana

            3.  Cocaine

            4.  Ecstasy

Now, the case is being turned over to you because of your expertise as a forensic neurologist.

In your field of study, you specialize in the examination of the nerves of the head and neck, muscle strength/movement, balance, ambulation, and reflexes, as well as sensation, memory, speech, language, and other cognitive abilities. Therefore, your job is to provide the functions of the Central Nervous System parts, specifically the:


             1.  Cerebrum

             2.  Medulla Oblongata

             3.  Cerebellum

To do this, simply print and complete the Neurology Report Form by using the websites on the resource page as a supplement to your current knowledge. The directions are as follows:

Brain Division:
    Shade the section of the brain that corresponds with the part listed within the box.
Function(s):
    Provide the function(s) that this part of the brain is responsible for doing.
Symptoms:
    List symptoms and/or signs that result if the brain section is not functioning properly.

Be as detailed as possible.

Good Luck!