Essays on Brain Page 5

“An estimated 6 million people in the United States have an unruptured brain aneurysm, or 1 in 50 people” (Brain Aneurysm Foundation 2011). First of all, what is Brain Aneurysm? A brain (cerebral) aneurysm is a bulging, weak area in the wall of an artery that supplies blood to the brain. In most cases, a…

The video enhanced my learning experience by visually illustrating the structure of the brain and its different parts. It provided an explanation of the three important functions performed by neurons, which include receiving, processing, and transmitting information. Neurons are essential for brain activity as all behavior originates from their actions. The brain initially collects information…

The article in which I chose to examine is called Right Brain, Left Brain:Fact and Fiction, written by Jerre Levy. In the past fifteen years or sothere has been a lot of talk of left brain and right brain people. Levy’sreason for righting this article was clearly to stop the misconceptions andshow the truth about…

Brain Mapping The brain has been a focal point of scientists and the most gifted minds for many centuries. People have always wanted to know how thoughts, ideas, and memories are transmitted and understood throughout the human mind. Brain mapping is the process of scanning the brain, creating a “map” of the brain’s activity. Brain…

Understand the process and experience of dementia1.1Describe a range of causes of dementia syndromeDementia is not a single disease, but rather a non-specific illness syndrome (i. e., set of signs and symptoms). Is a broad term used to describe a range of signs and symptoms consistent with damage to the brain caused by specific conditions….

The following information is about the Nervous System and its different aspects. It addresses what the nervous system is and what it consists of, the function of the nervous system in the body and its relationship to other parts of the body. It will also discuss the brain and its functions, and how the brain…

1. The brainwasher keeps the victim unaware of what is going on and what changes are taking place. Your partner might control your finances, make plans for you, or not tell you what his plans are until the last minute. He may talk about you to others behind your back, to isolate you from them….

Answering the approaches questionUsing the biological approach to explain a behaviour”Lottery addict childrenBritain is producing a generation of child gamblers hooked on the Lottery andfruit machines. Disturbing new research by two eminent academics showsthat hundreds of thousands of children-some as young as 11- are nowaddicted despite the supposed legal restrictions. The findings will fuelwarnings from…

Neurotransmitters.             Neurotransmitters refer to certain chemicals agents which relay, modify and modulate signals from the neurons to other cells in the body (Rang, 2003).  When these chemicals are secreted at terminal axon ends of the nerve cells, they diffuse across the synaptic gap thereby transmitting information to the nearby adjoining cells such as glands,…

When dealing with concussions one must always be aware of how others think and how they feel. Dealing with the severity of a concussion one must know the signs and signals of it before it becomes too severe. Some people believe that when suffering from a concussion that the one who suffers loses consciousness when…