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brain - Austin Community College
... - Hypothalamus - Cerebellum - Brain stem Cerebrum (cortex, tracts, basal nuclei) - Highly developed - Makes up about 80% of total brain weight (largest portion of brain) - Inner core houses basal nuclei - Outer surface is highly convoluted cerebral cortex holding the soma or cell bodies of the neuro ...
... - Hypothalamus - Cerebellum - Brain stem Cerebrum (cortex, tracts, basal nuclei) - Highly developed - Makes up about 80% of total brain weight (largest portion of brain) - Inner core houses basal nuclei - Outer surface is highly convoluted cerebral cortex holding the soma or cell bodies of the neuro ...
Nervous System
... Nervous System • Helps you observe and react to the world around you • Neuron= cells of the nervous system ...
... Nervous System • Helps you observe and react to the world around you • Neuron= cells of the nervous system ...
PowerPoint Presentation - Physiological Psychology
... http://www.brainexplorer.org/brain_atlas/Brainatlas_Midbrain.shtml ...
... http://www.brainexplorer.org/brain_atlas/Brainatlas_Midbrain.shtml ...
THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
... – 4 regions-cerebral,diencephalons,brain stem,cerebellum • Cerebral hemispheres Paired Largest and most superior ____________-elevated regions of tissue separated by shallow _______ ______________________are less numerous grooves and separate larger regions of brain ...
... – 4 regions-cerebral,diencephalons,brain stem,cerebellum • Cerebral hemispheres Paired Largest and most superior ____________-elevated regions of tissue separated by shallow _______ ______________________are less numerous grooves and separate larger regions of brain ...
CHAPTER OUTLINE
... 2. The cerebral cortex is divided down the middle, creating two halves called the left and right cerebral hemispheres. The corpus callosum connects the two halves. 3. The folds of cortex produce gyri (ridges) and sulci, or fissures (valleys or wrinkles), on the brain’s outer surface. Several deep su ...
... 2. The cerebral cortex is divided down the middle, creating two halves called the left and right cerebral hemispheres. The corpus callosum connects the two halves. 3. The folds of cortex produce gyri (ridges) and sulci, or fissures (valleys or wrinkles), on the brain’s outer surface. Several deep su ...
Exam
... I. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Circle the letter(s) corresponding to ALL correct answers to each question. There will always be one and there may be more than one correct answer. (35 points). 1. Cerebrospinal fluid a. b. c. d. e. ...
... I. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Circle the letter(s) corresponding to ALL correct answers to each question. There will always be one and there may be more than one correct answer. (35 points). 1. Cerebrospinal fluid a. b. c. d. e. ...
Deanne Boules presentation pdf
... • Understanding our brains & how they work enables us to work with the physiology, not fight it which ultimately improves performance – its all about what helps our brains to perform at their best ...
... • Understanding our brains & how they work enables us to work with the physiology, not fight it which ultimately improves performance – its all about what helps our brains to perform at their best ...
Nervous System: Nervous Tissue and Brain
... • Decussation: crossing of fibers from one side of the brain to the other ...
... • Decussation: crossing of fibers from one side of the brain to the other ...
The Nervous System - Cathkin High School
... making decisions regarding appropriate responses and behaviours. ...
... making decisions regarding appropriate responses and behaviours. ...
AP Psychology Test Review
... The role of the occipital lobe on the behavior of individuals The ease of damage to the brain The role of the frontal lobe in the behavior of individuals The safety of working conditions in America How behavior can affect relationships ...
... The role of the occipital lobe on the behavior of individuals The ease of damage to the brain The role of the frontal lobe in the behavior of individuals The safety of working conditions in America How behavior can affect relationships ...
chapter32_part2
... • Tumors can also arise from epithelial cells in the meninges or endocrine glands of the brain, such as the pituitary • Most tumors that originate in the brain are not cancer – however, even a benign tumor can pose a serious threat ...
... • Tumors can also arise from epithelial cells in the meninges or endocrine glands of the brain, such as the pituitary • Most tumors that originate in the brain are not cancer – however, even a benign tumor can pose a serious threat ...
Memory and Recall Training Module File
... others, it is the content of what is stored in your brain!! But, what IS a memory? Memory is the act of recalling or recollecting information or thoughts that are based on your past experiences. Memories are formed when the connections, or synapses, in the brain undergo changes so that one nerve cel ...
... others, it is the content of what is stored in your brain!! But, what IS a memory? Memory is the act of recalling or recollecting information or thoughts that are based on your past experiences. Memories are formed when the connections, or synapses, in the brain undergo changes so that one nerve cel ...
Fellmann et al/Human Geography, 8/e
... vision, smell, and hearing. In addition, it also has tracts that pass information on to other parts of the brain for interpretation. The forebrain - This is the part of the brain that is responsible for the higher functions of consciousness and emotion. The thalamus plays a major role in relaying se ...
... vision, smell, and hearing. In addition, it also has tracts that pass information on to other parts of the brain for interpretation. The forebrain - This is the part of the brain that is responsible for the higher functions of consciousness and emotion. The thalamus plays a major role in relaying se ...
Ch 3 – Biological Bases of Behavior
... – substantia nigra • near the bottom of the midbrain • damage: Parkinson disease – deterioration in body movement, rigidity and tremors ...
... – substantia nigra • near the bottom of the midbrain • damage: Parkinson disease – deterioration in body movement, rigidity and tremors ...
Neurological Systemppt
... Third ventricle – behind and below the lateral ventricles Fourth ventricle is below the 3rd, in front of the cerebellum and behind the pons and medulla oblongata CHOROID PLEXUS – network of blood vessels lining the ventricles which helps in the formation of cerebrospinal fluid ...
... Third ventricle – behind and below the lateral ventricles Fourth ventricle is below the 3rd, in front of the cerebellum and behind the pons and medulla oblongata CHOROID PLEXUS – network of blood vessels lining the ventricles which helps in the formation of cerebrospinal fluid ...
THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
... to your nervous system. A spinal cord injury can lead to paralysis. This means you cannot move some parts of your body. ...
... to your nervous system. A spinal cord injury can lead to paralysis. This means you cannot move some parts of your body. ...
Cognitive Science and Cognitive Neuroscience
... Within the two hemispheres, particular locations are thought to be primarily responsible for certain behaviors - this is referred to as localization of function and Broca’s and Wernicke’s language areas are examples of this; localization of function does not mean that one particular location control ...
... Within the two hemispheres, particular locations are thought to be primarily responsible for certain behaviors - this is referred to as localization of function and Broca’s and Wernicke’s language areas are examples of this; localization of function does not mean that one particular location control ...
Human brain
The human brain is the main organ of the human nervous system. It is located in the head, protected by the skull. It has the same general structure as the brains of other mammals, but with a more developed cerebral cortex. Large animals such as whales and elephants have larger brains in absolute terms, but when measured using a measure of relative brain size, which compensates for body size, the quotient for the human brain is almost twice as large as that of a bottlenose dolphin, and three times as large as that of a chimpanzee. Much of the size of the human brain comes from the cerebral cortex, especially the frontal lobes, which are associated with executive functions such as self-control, planning, reasoning, and abstract thought. The area of the cerebral cortex devoted to vision, the visual cortex, is also greatly enlarged in humans compared to other animals.The human cerebral cortex is a thick layer of neural tissue that covers most of the brain. This layer is folded in a way that increases the amount of surface that can fit into the volume available. The pattern of folds is similar across individuals, although there are many small variations. The cortex is divided into four lobes – the frontal lobe, parietal lobe, temporal lobe, and occipital lobe. (Some classification systems also include a limbic lobe and treat the insular cortex as a lobe.) Within each lobe are numerous cortical areas, each associated with a particular function, including vision, motor control, and language. The left and right sides of the cortex are broadly similar in shape, and most cortical areas are replicated on both sides. Some areas, though, show strong lateralization, particularly areas that are involved in language. In most people, the left hemisphere is dominant for language, with the right hemisphere playing only a minor role. There are other functions, such as visual-spatial ability, for which the right hemisphere is usually dominant.Despite being protected by the thick bones of the skull, suspended in cerebrospinal fluid, and isolated from the bloodstream by the blood–brain barrier, the human brain is susceptible to damage and disease. The most common forms of physical damage are closed head injuries such as a blow to the head, a stroke, or poisoning by a variety of chemicals which can act as neurotoxins, such as ethanol alcohol. Infection of the brain, though serious, is rare because of the biological barriers which protect it. The human brain is also susceptible to degenerative disorders, such as Parkinson's disease, and Alzheimer's disease, (mostly as the result of aging) and multiple sclerosis. A number of psychiatric conditions, such as schizophrenia and clinical depression, are thought to be associated with brain dysfunctions, although the nature of these is not well understood. The brain can also be the site of brain tumors and these can be benign or malignant.There are some techniques for studying the brain that are used in other animals that are just not suitable for use in humans and vice versa. It is easier to obtain individual brain cells taken from other animals, for study. It is also possible to use invasive techniques in other animals such as inserting electrodes into the brain or disabling certains parts of the brain in order to examine the effects on behaviour – techniques that are not possible to be used in humans. However, only humans can respond to complex verbal instructions or be of use in the study of important brain functions such as language and other complex cognitive tasks, but studies from humans and from other animals, can be of mutual help. Medical imaging technologies such as functional neuroimaging and EEG recordings are important techniques in studying the brain. The complete functional understanding of the human brain is an ongoing challenge for neuroscience.