14. On performing an autopsy on a 60 year old man, a medical student found that the man had no corpus callosum?

14. On performing an autopsy on a 60 year old man, a medical student found that the man had no corpus callosum. Apparently the man had functioned well neurologically; his medical history reported no neural dysfunctions. What is the function of the corpus callosum ? Explain why the lack of corpus callosum , although surprising at autopsy , did NOT affect the man functionally. ( Hint: functions of corpus callosum; pathways of sensation and movement