The iron rod that was driven through the head of Phineas Gage affected the connections between all of these brain regions EXCEPT the:

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The medulla is located in the hindbrain and is primarily responsible for regulating vital functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure. It is not directly connected to the frontal lobes or limbic system, which were affected by the iron rod. The amygdala is part of the limbic system and is involved in processing emotions, so it too was likely affected by the injury. Therefore, the best choice is A) medulla, as it was not directly affected by the iron rod.

The Iron Rod That Was Driven Through the Head of Phineas