If you think of the brain as a central computer that controls all the functions of your body‚ then the nervous system is like a network that relays messages back and forth from it to different parts of the body. It does this via the spinal cord‚ which runs from the brain down through the back and contains threadlike nerves that branch out to every organ and body part. When a message comes into the brain from anywhere in the body‚ the brain tells the body how to react. For example‚ if you accidentally
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The Brain has five major structures . These structures include the mesencephalon‚ metencephalon‚ myelencephalon (or medulla)‚ telencephalon‚ and diecephalon. All of these brain structures contribute different functions within the human body. The brain’s first structure is the myelencephalon‚ which is also called the medulla. The myelencephalon is known as the most posterior part of the brain. The structure of the myelencephalon is made up of bundles of axons called tracts. These tracts carry
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Twenty Parts of the Brain and Their Functions 1. Pons A structure of the brain stem that is involved in sleeping‚ waking‚ and dreaming. 2. Medulla A structure of the brain stem that is responsible for automatic bodily functions‚ such as breathing and heart rate. 3. Reticular Activating System The RAS screens incoming information and arouses the cortex when something happens that requires their attention. 4. Cerebellum The cerebellum functions as a "lesser brain" It contributes to
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Use of Deep Brain Stimulation in Treating Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms Deep brain stimulation (DBS) has become an efficient method in treating various neurological disorders‚ including the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (U of JH Med‚ 2001). The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is providing support for advancements in deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus to aid in coordination of movement and the reduction of tremors of the arms and legs (NINDS‚ 2007)
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and Contrast Essay Colon Cancer vs. Lung Cancer Fatimah Myers COM/155 June 16‚ 2013 University of Phoenix Instructor – Nick Young Outline – Colon Cancer vs. Lung Cancer I. Introduction Although Colon and Lung Cancer affect different organs of the body and have different symptoms‚ they are treated similarly using‚ surgery‚ radiation‚ chemo‚ and targeted therapy. II. The treatment options for colon and lung cancer are similar and are determined
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Crazy Lady Cancer NRS 410v January 25‚ 2014 Cancer Cancer is a disease with no regard for age‚ gender‚ or ethnicity. In 2013 nearly 1‚600 people a day died from cancer; and “cancer remains the second most common cause of death in the US” (ACS‚ 2013). There are twenty three cancer types currently identified. However‚ many people still do not understand what a diagnosis of cancer means‚ how cancer progresses‚ or the common complications with cancer. All valuable information
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Nanotechnology in cancer prevention‚ detection and treatment Panimalar Engineering College C.L.Femi femi.fermi@gmail.com Panimalar Engineering College C.B.Kavitha hassinimanish@gmail.com Abstract: This paper is an overview of advances and prospects in application of nanotechnology for cancer prevention‚ detection and treatment. We begin with brief description of the underlying causes of cancer. Then we address preventive treatment‚ disease-time treatment‚ and diagnosis in the context of some
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Psychology Jacob Rogers Premature Brain 9/13/10 There are many psychological aspects that come into play in the development of a premature brain. For one‚ when an infant is born prematurely‚ its brain is not fully developed yet. This causes the brain to have to attempt to normally develop outside the protective whom‚ which can cause problems in the life of a “premie”. When the brain is coming together in its early stages‚ it’s like connecting phones from one city to another
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Left and Right Brain Learners Nikolas Robbins COLL 100 American Military University Tambria Schaefer Left and Right Brain Learners References Aucoin‚ M. (2007). Right-brain project management: A complementary approach. Management Concepts Retrieved from http://library.books24x7.com.ezproxy1.apus.edu/toc.aspx?bookid=23098 Connell‚ D. (2012). Left and right brain. Retrieved from http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/left-brainright-brain Fleming‚ G. (2012)
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the 17 year old to memorize what they had dreamt of the previous night. 2.To do cognitive thinking; To remember and think of an answer quickly when a question is given: Cerebrum and Hippocampus Cerebrum: The cerebrum is the thinking part of the brain and it controls your voluntary muscles‚ ones that move when you want them to. Hippocampus: plays important roles in the understanding of information from short-term memory to long-term memory and navigation to places. 3. When underclassmen stress
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