Notes to CNS 1 - Collin College Faculty Website Directory
... Each hemisphere is furthermore subdivided in 5 lobes by sulci and most of them named after the cranial bone that overlie them. : F ront al , p ariet al , occipit al and tem poral lobe . The 5th one is buried under the temporal lobe. ...
... Each hemisphere is furthermore subdivided in 5 lobes by sulci and most of them named after the cranial bone that overlie them. : F ront al , p ariet al , occipit al and tem poral lobe . The 5th one is buried under the temporal lobe. ...
The human brain
... The secret of the brain lies in the vast number of neurons (tens of billions) and the complicated way they are connected. ...
... The secret of the brain lies in the vast number of neurons (tens of billions) and the complicated way they are connected. ...
AP_Chapter_2[1] - HopewellPsychology
... 4. Brain Imaging Techniques a. Computed tomography (CT): takes X-ray photos to show brain damage. b. Positron emission tomography (PET): shows which part of the brain is active by showing the consumption of sugar glucose. c. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): gives a detailed picture of the brain’s s ...
... 4. Brain Imaging Techniques a. Computed tomography (CT): takes X-ray photos to show brain damage. b. Positron emission tomography (PET): shows which part of the brain is active by showing the consumption of sugar glucose. c. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): gives a detailed picture of the brain’s s ...
• Ch 49 • Nervous Systems • Neuronal Circuits • Each single
... In the PNS, afferent neurons transmit information to the CNS and efferent neurons transmit information away from the CNSThe PNS has two efferent components: the motor system and the ...
... In the PNS, afferent neurons transmit information to the CNS and efferent neurons transmit information away from the CNSThe PNS has two efferent components: the motor system and the ...
Madison Pejsa Pd.4
... Brain Stem- The portion of the brain that is continuous with the spinal cord and comprises the medulla oblongata, pons, midbrain, and parts of the hypothalamus, functioning in the control of the reflexes and such essential internal mechanisms as respiration and heartbeat. Cerebellum- A large portion ...
... Brain Stem- The portion of the brain that is continuous with the spinal cord and comprises the medulla oblongata, pons, midbrain, and parts of the hypothalamus, functioning in the control of the reflexes and such essential internal mechanisms as respiration and heartbeat. Cerebellum- A large portion ...
The Brain
... • Controls basic bodily functions that any living thing need to survive. • The oldest part of the brain. • 3 Major Parts: • Medulla Oblongata- blood circulation, breathing, muscle tone, salivation, gagging, coughing, sneezing. • Pons- sleep and arousal, connects brainstem and cerebellum. • Cerebellu ...
... • Controls basic bodily functions that any living thing need to survive. • The oldest part of the brain. • 3 Major Parts: • Medulla Oblongata- blood circulation, breathing, muscle tone, salivation, gagging, coughing, sneezing. • Pons- sleep and arousal, connects brainstem and cerebellum. • Cerebellu ...
Myers AP - Unit 03B PowerPoint
... = areas of the cerebral cortex that are not involved in primary motor or sensory functions; rather, they are involved in higher mental functions such as learning, remembering, thinking, and speaking. ...
... = areas of the cerebral cortex that are not involved in primary motor or sensory functions; rather, they are involved in higher mental functions such as learning, remembering, thinking, and speaking. ...
Biological foundations of psychology
... brain’s electrical activity, recorded from electrodes placed on the scalp. ...
... brain’s electrical activity, recorded from electrodes placed on the scalp. ...
Brain Structure and Function
... Structure and Function of a neuron Synaptic Transmission Neurotransmitters ...
... Structure and Function of a neuron Synaptic Transmission Neurotransmitters ...
Basic Brain Structure and Function
... Figure 15.10 These molecules have the same related to both chemical chemical formula, but the molecular group at the structure and to perception bottom is rotated to a different position. The black arrows indicate that the two forms of liminone activate similar areas in the olfactory bulb. ...
... Figure 15.10 These molecules have the same related to both chemical chemical formula, but the molecular group at the structure and to perception bottom is rotated to a different position. The black arrows indicate that the two forms of liminone activate similar areas in the olfactory bulb. ...
Introduction to Psychology
... Spinal Cord – information highway; connects the peripheral nervous system to the brain ...
... Spinal Cord – information highway; connects the peripheral nervous system to the brain ...
Psych 9A. Lec. 07 PP Slides: Brain and Nervous System, Part 3
... • The two halves of the brain work as an integrated whole. • Important fact. On the whole, the right side of the brain processes sensory information from the left side of the body and issues motor commands to the left side of the body. Likewise, the left side of the brain processes sensory informati ...
... • The two halves of the brain work as an integrated whole. • Important fact. On the whole, the right side of the brain processes sensory information from the left side of the body and issues motor commands to the left side of the body. Likewise, the left side of the brain processes sensory informati ...
psych mod 4 terms
... The frontal lobe is involved in many functions: performing voluntary motor movements, interpreting and performing emotional behaviors, behaving normally in social situations, maintaining a healthy personality, paying attention to things in the environment, making decisions, and executing plans. Beca ...
... The frontal lobe is involved in many functions: performing voluntary motor movements, interpreting and performing emotional behaviors, behaving normally in social situations, maintaining a healthy personality, paying attention to things in the environment, making decisions, and executing plans. Beca ...
Development of the Brain
... Figure 14.2 Connections from the eyes to the human brain Route of visual input to the two hemispheres of the brain. Note that the left hemisphere is connected to the left half of each retina and thus gets visual input from the right half of the world; the opposite is true of the right hemisphere. ...
... Figure 14.2 Connections from the eyes to the human brain Route of visual input to the two hemispheres of the brain. Note that the left hemisphere is connected to the left half of each retina and thus gets visual input from the right half of the world; the opposite is true of the right hemisphere. ...
Biological Bases
... hypothalamus and the auditory cortex in the temporal lobe Connections between the left and right sensory areas of the cerebellum ...
... hypothalamus and the auditory cortex in the temporal lobe Connections between the left and right sensory areas of the cerebellum ...
Option A Neural Development Study Guide A1 A2
... What is meant by the term “neural migration”? How do synapses develop and what happens to those not used? ...
... What is meant by the term “neural migration”? How do synapses develop and what happens to those not used? ...
Name: Date: ______ 1. The self-examination of
... d) inflow of electrically charged atoms through an axon membrane. 14. The central nervous system consists of: a) sympathetic and parasympathetic branches. b) the brain and the spinal cord. c) sensory and motor neurons. d) somatic and autonomic subsystems. ...
... d) inflow of electrically charged atoms through an axon membrane. 14. The central nervous system consists of: a) sympathetic and parasympathetic branches. b) the brain and the spinal cord. c) sensory and motor neurons. d) somatic and autonomic subsystems. ...
Fourth week
... to take shape. • The hindbrain gives rise to the medulla oblongata and the pons (part of the brain stem), which are involved in many functions essential to life, such as breathing and heartbeat. • The cerebellum, the part of the brain involved in maintaining balance and coordinating movement, emerge ...
... to take shape. • The hindbrain gives rise to the medulla oblongata and the pons (part of the brain stem), which are involved in many functions essential to life, such as breathing and heartbeat. • The cerebellum, the part of the brain involved in maintaining balance and coordinating movement, emerge ...
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.