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... parietal, occipital and temporal each have different functions, Other parts important to function are the cerebellum, brainstem and hippocampus, at the base of the brain. In order to understand behaviour we will look at areas of the brain affected by Alzheimer Disease and other dementias and the fun ...
... parietal, occipital and temporal each have different functions, Other parts important to function are the cerebellum, brainstem and hippocampus, at the base of the brain. In order to understand behaviour we will look at areas of the brain affected by Alzheimer Disease and other dementias and the fun ...
Chapter Summary Chapter 5: Sensation and Perception • Sensation
... The sensory cortex of the brain maps touch sensations. Especially sensitive or important body parts receive disproportionately large representation in the cortex. Pain travels to the brain via both a fast pathway and a slow pathway. The gate control theory of pain suggests that certain patterns of n ...
... The sensory cortex of the brain maps touch sensations. Especially sensitive or important body parts receive disproportionately large representation in the cortex. Pain travels to the brain via both a fast pathway and a slow pathway. The gate control theory of pain suggests that certain patterns of n ...
Visualizing the Brain
... analytical, sequential, and verbal tasks, such as math, language forms, and philosophy. The right side excels in non language skills, especially spatial perception and artistic and musical endeavors. The two hemispheres share information and complement each other. In some individuals the skills asso ...
... analytical, sequential, and verbal tasks, such as math, language forms, and philosophy. The right side excels in non language skills, especially spatial perception and artistic and musical endeavors. The two hemispheres share information and complement each other. In some individuals the skills asso ...
Brain activation during human navigation: gender
... (FWHM) isotropic Gaussian kernel. For each session, the variance of each voxel was estimated according to the general linear model using a box-car model convoluted with the hemodynamic-response function as the predictor. Images were adjusted for global effects and low-frequency drifts were removed v ...
... (FWHM) isotropic Gaussian kernel. For each session, the variance of each voxel was estimated according to the general linear model using a box-car model convoluted with the hemodynamic-response function as the predictor. Images were adjusted for global effects and low-frequency drifts were removed v ...
Brain Connectivity Study Reveals Striking Differences Between Men
... and young adults older than 17. The findings were also consistent with a Penn behavior study, of which this imaging study was a subset of, that demonstrated pronounced sexual differences. Females outperformed males on attention, word and face memory, and social cognition tests. Males performed bette ...
... and young adults older than 17. The findings were also consistent with a Penn behavior study, of which this imaging study was a subset of, that demonstrated pronounced sexual differences. Females outperformed males on attention, word and face memory, and social cognition tests. Males performed bette ...
The Human brain
... oxytocin are stored in the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland. • Helps maintain fluid balance by reg. the volume of water excreted by the kidneys. Also contains a thirst center to let us know when we need fluids. • Regulates body temperature ...
... oxytocin are stored in the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland. • Helps maintain fluid balance by reg. the volume of water excreted by the kidneys. Also contains a thirst center to let us know when we need fluids. • Regulates body temperature ...
Background: Classical fear conditioning is a phenomenon in which
... CS to evoke a fearful reaction even in absence of the US (Pavlov, 1927). In some cases, this fear of the conditioned danger cue (CS+) can also be observed when a subject is presented a stimulus that shares similar characteristics with the CS+. This is known as fear generalization. Although some amou ...
... CS to evoke a fearful reaction even in absence of the US (Pavlov, 1927). In some cases, this fear of the conditioned danger cue (CS+) can also be observed when a subject is presented a stimulus that shares similar characteristics with the CS+. This is known as fear generalization. Although some amou ...
The Peripheral Nervous System
... controls the right side of the body, and viseversa, we must understand that an injury to the left side of the brain will show bodily symptoms on the right side. We also must keep in mind that while each side of the brain may be responsible for certain actions and abilities, the two areas work cooper ...
... controls the right side of the body, and viseversa, we must understand that an injury to the left side of the brain will show bodily symptoms on the right side. We also must keep in mind that while each side of the brain may be responsible for certain actions and abilities, the two areas work cooper ...
General PLTW Document
... Activity 8.2.4 Brain Anatomy Introduction The brain is a complex organ composed of lobes, ventricles, and systems that are organized into specialized regions. These regions are responsible for functions such as speech, emotion, and memory as well as vision, hearing, and taste. Other regions of the b ...
... Activity 8.2.4 Brain Anatomy Introduction The brain is a complex organ composed of lobes, ventricles, and systems that are organized into specialized regions. These regions are responsible for functions such as speech, emotion, and memory as well as vision, hearing, and taste. Other regions of the b ...
Brain Internal Structure (2)
... anterior to paracentral lobule. Frontal eye field extends from the facial area of precentral gyrus into middle frontal gyrus (parts of Brodmann areas 6, 8, and 9). Motor speech area of Broca is located in the inferior frontal gyrus. Prefrontal cortex lies anterior to the precentral area. It includes ...
... anterior to paracentral lobule. Frontal eye field extends from the facial area of precentral gyrus into middle frontal gyrus (parts of Brodmann areas 6, 8, and 9). Motor speech area of Broca is located in the inferior frontal gyrus. Prefrontal cortex lies anterior to the precentral area. It includes ...
Unit 4: Neuroscience The Neuron Soma (cell body): Contains
... Temporal Lobes: Contain the primary auditory cortex (audition) and areas for the senses of smell (olfaction) and taste (gustatory sense). The LEFT temporal lobe contains Wernicke's Area which control language comprehension and expression. Occipital Lobes: Contains the Primary Visual Cortex. Associat ...
... Temporal Lobes: Contain the primary auditory cortex (audition) and areas for the senses of smell (olfaction) and taste (gustatory sense). The LEFT temporal lobe contains Wernicke's Area which control language comprehension and expression. Occipital Lobes: Contains the Primary Visual Cortex. Associat ...
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... press against your head behind your ear and hear the instructions “Don’t move a muscle while I slip your wallet out of your pocket”. Unfortunately you do move, the gun is fired and the bullet enters the brain. Breathing and heart beat stop almost immediately. Where is the bullet? “Little Mo” was ext ...
... press against your head behind your ear and hear the instructions “Don’t move a muscle while I slip your wallet out of your pocket”. Unfortunately you do move, the gun is fired and the bullet enters the brain. Breathing and heart beat stop almost immediately. Where is the bullet? “Little Mo” was ext ...
Review #2 - Course Notes
... 27. With regard to the process of neural transmission, a refractory period refers to a time interval in which: a. chemical messengers traverse the synaptic gaps between neurons. b. positively charged atoms are pumped back outside a neural membrane. c. a brief electrical charge travels down an axon. ...
... 27. With regard to the process of neural transmission, a refractory period refers to a time interval in which: a. chemical messengers traverse the synaptic gaps between neurons. b. positively charged atoms are pumped back outside a neural membrane. c. a brief electrical charge travels down an axon. ...
Practice Test #2
... have anticipated. His observation provided evidence for the existence of: a. association areas. b. the limbic system. c. interneurons. d. synaptic gaps. e. neural networks. 24. Epinephrine and norepinephrine are released by the ________ glands. a. thyroid b. pituitary c. parathyroid d. adrenal e. th ...
... have anticipated. His observation provided evidence for the existence of: a. association areas. b. the limbic system. c. interneurons. d. synaptic gaps. e. neural networks. 24. Epinephrine and norepinephrine are released by the ________ glands. a. thyroid b. pituitary c. parathyroid d. adrenal e. th ...
Ch. 2 Practice
... 1. The type of neurons that communicate information from the environment to the central nervous system are: a. Sensory neurons b. Motor neurons c. Mirror neurons d. Interneurons ...
... 1. The type of neurons that communicate information from the environment to the central nervous system are: a. Sensory neurons b. Motor neurons c. Mirror neurons d. Interneurons ...
Pubertal Influences on Sleep
... Thalamus- first stop for sensory information Hypothalamus- monitors internal systems Amygdala- Emotions are processed here Hippocampus- consolidates memories/learning ...
... Thalamus- first stop for sensory information Hypothalamus- monitors internal systems Amygdala- Emotions are processed here Hippocampus- consolidates memories/learning ...
The CNS - Mr. Lesiuk
... The brain stem contains the medulla oblongata, pons, and midbrain. The medulla oblongata and pons have centers for vital functions such as breathing, heartbeat, and vasoconstriction. The medulla also coordinates swallowing and some other automatic reactions (many reflex centers for heartbeat, breath ...
... The brain stem contains the medulla oblongata, pons, and midbrain. The medulla oblongata and pons have centers for vital functions such as breathing, heartbeat, and vasoconstriction. The medulla also coordinates swallowing and some other automatic reactions (many reflex centers for heartbeat, breath ...
Module 4 revised
... area at the front of the parietal lobes that registers and processes body sensations ...
... area at the front of the parietal lobes that registers and processes body sensations ...
File parts of the brain
... includes the auditory areas, each receiving information primarily from the opposite ear. ...
... includes the auditory areas, each receiving information primarily from the opposite ear. ...