Tuesday, 9 June 2026

Recognizing Faces and Ramachandran Case – Part 2 - Alzheimer's 16



Image 01 - Amygdala related to limbic system in memory and emotion (Source: Neuroscience, Purves).

One of the interesting theory is from Ramachadran and Hirstein (1997). They proposed that Capgras delusion are more common in the ventral of occipitotemporal which is a pathway that connected with amygdala.

Based on this theory, the delusion is a result from the disconnection between face-processing area and the limbic system.


Related to the case of the case of a wife with pretending husband, another case about capgras delusion was illustrated by Ramachandran.


Image 02 - A little Grapefruit

The case about a young man (25 year old) who got a car accident and landed with his head. This young man has problem to recognize his loved ones.


Image 03 - A grapefruit, ready to be consumed

To be continued to Part 3

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28 comments:

  1. Muy interesante. Te mando un beso.

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  2. This is a truly fascinating topic. Thank you so much for sharing. 😊

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  3. My husband has problem to recognize faces...surely no problem with family and friends, but has difficulty to recognize strangers' faces.

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  4. Buenos días, interesante lo que nos dejas
    Lo leeré más veces
    Un abrazo.

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  5. Boa tarde, obrigada pela informação é muito interessante, bjs.

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  6. Interesante estos estudios que integran causas de l alzheimer. Un abrazo. Carlos

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  8. I find this really interesting.
    The way a brain injury can change how someone recognizes loved ones is both sad and fascinating.
    Thank you for sharing these cases.

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    1. take care with our health...

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  9. El mundo de la Neurociencia, es sumamente sensible y de un proceso evolutivo que esperemos se consolide eficazmente...
    Apetitoso el pomelo.
    un saludo

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  10. Interesting find. Would love to read part 3.

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  11. An important Information. Its terrible. I know this illness... Thank you very much for sharing at MosaicMonday

    Greetings by Heidrun ❤️

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  12. A fascinating insight into how memory, emotion, and face recognition are connected.

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  13. Interesting post. Now I understand where that expression comes from when we say "you're delirious around here."
    Happy summer!
    Regards.

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  14. Such an interesting post! Thanks for sharing!

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