To many, the brain is seen as the most important organ in the body. The rest of the body sends signals to the brain, the brain processes and interrupts the information, and then brain guides the body to do what is needed. Without the brain, the heart would not pump, the lungs would not breathe, etcetera. Protecting the brain is a thick layer of bone (the skull), several layers of hard membranes labeled as the meninges, fluids, muscles, skin, and other tissues. As expected, an important organ such as the brain is heavily protected.…
Great post, you explained very well and I liked the concise and clear statement about the brain map. Unfortunately, the brain is the most complex part of the human body. For centuries, scientists have been fascinated by the brain, but until recently they viewed the brain as nearly incomprehensible. Scientists believe that the brain is the greatest mysteries.…
The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the correlational method as a means for examining the relationship between functions of the left and right hemispheres. I will compare the performance of people with intact brains with the performance of so-called split-brain patients. In many ways, the brains of these two groups are very similar. 1 a. For example, the brainstem exists at the base of the brain connecting the brain and spinal cord and has no functional differences between an intact and split brain patient.…
There are many glands and ventricles and parts in the brain that are a huge contribution and every piece in the brain has an important function. Conclusions I might have drawn based upon the structure is that the external structures have the biggest functions since every part of the brain is rather big, except for the frontal lobe in a sheep’s case. The internal structures are as important in the anatomy of a brain as the external structures. In Roger Sperry’s brain dissection was a dissection in which he made a cut right in the middle. Phineas Gage was a man who survived an incident with an iron rod that over 3 feet long.…
We are all born with many things we take for granted. Properly developed brains, facial features in their correct places, and a life span longer than a few hours. Some children who are born with holoprosencephaly, or HPE, aren't quite as lucky. Victims of this disease suffer with various abnormalities to the face and brain, sometimes resulting in death. Their symptoms can range from almost normal facial features and brain development, to something most of us thought only occurred in fictional novels.…
The hippocampus, amygdala and prefrontal cortex assists the brain in determining what is stressful and how to respond to the situation. The hippocampus not only stores memories and events but it also responds to the stress hormones in the blood. Mental disorders, like depression, may cause the neurons in the hippocampus to shrink, or weaken, starting a chain reaction to mental disorders. As the brain makes new neurons the repeated stress slows the production of those new neurons. Another key structure in emotional regulation is the prefrontal cortex.…
Question #1. The brain has two hemisphere, the right and left side. Each hemisphere has it own function working different ways, but are connected by the corpus callosum to serve the body. The left hemisphere controls the right side of the body.…
The human brain is the control center of the body. It is split into many different parts, each with their own distinct function. Some parts of the brain complement and assist the other parts in their tasks. The brain, while being vital to the proper functioning of animals, is quite frail, and even a small amount of damage can seriously impair it from working normally. Any part of the brain can be damaged, and depending on the location of the damage and its severity, the effects will vary.…
The brain is a very complex organ made up of nervous tissue. According to Liliefend et al., the most important cell within this tissue is the neuron which receives and generates electrical impulses. These impulses travel through the neurons and trigger chemicals to release neurotransmitters that communicate messages to the body (2011, p. 85-86). The brain is a vital organ that determines our ability to function properly. There are many different areas or lobes in the brain that correspond to the different functions that the body can perform.…
The brain is the most important body organ in your body nothing can function without your brain. The brain contains the way it moves, feels, and its senses of emotions, including the lungs, heart, and stomach. which is the part to the central nervous system. There are three main structures of the brain, the forebrain, midbrain, and hindbrain. Forbrain their are two different types of forebrain which is (diencephalon and telencephalon).…
7 Simple Ways to Feed Your Brain and Be More Productive Our brains are amazing, biological machines that work tirelessly, day and night to help us preform even the simplest of tasks, such as breathing. The brain is responsible for many different, passive bodily function and is also the place where our feelings, thoughts, and memories reside. Could you imagine how frightening it would be if we even lost a little of our cognitive power?…
Auditory Processing Disorder Auditory Processing Disorder(APD) also referred to as Central Auditory Processing Disorder((C)APD) happens when there is a dysfunction in the auditory system. The auditory system is essentially how the ears and brain communicate with one another. Griffin (2002) describes it as “a disorder that occurs when the brain cannot process or understand correctly the sounds the ears hear, even though the ears might be functioning properly” (p. 130). There is some debate over what causes APD. There are currently two theories: (1) APD is a neurological disorder of people with known lesions of the central auditory nervous system, (2) APD can and should be understood by reference to basic auditory processing, or a bottom-up…
A person who experiences deficits in this area could lead to things such as anxiety disorder, depression and stress disorders and they would then need help from other…
Pain is a feeling that most people despise, but what if those people found out that pain is one of the most essential pieces to life. Not only does the nervous system benefit the body in many ways, it senses pain and sends a message to the brain that a part of the body is experiencing pain. The brain has millions of neurons to help identify different situations that occur from anywhere at the top of the head to the bottom of the toes. The nervous system and brain of a person work together tremendously to leave people wondering how pain works, why it is important, and how it can be eased.…
When posed with the question of what to give up due to a brain injury my first instinct is to try and find an area of the brain that performs the least amount of functions or allows me the greatest ability to be mentally present and as little of a burden to my family as possible. I considered the cerebellum since I knew that I wanted to maintain the ability to process thoughts and be coherent but the physical handicap’s that would result from an injury in that area dissuaded me. Since I have a family it is important for me to be as much of an active part of their lives for as long as I can. After researching a bit more I decided that should I ever be in a horrific car accident I will need to try and position my head so the impact will be received…