structures inside the body. An MRI gives different information about structures than other scanners‚ such as an X-ray and ultrasound. MRIs can show problems that cant be seen by other methods. 5. New research is using functional MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)‚ a scan of the brain that shows specific areas that are activated during certain tasks‚ as a lie detector test. Explain which area(s) of the brain you think might light up to show that you are telling a lie or telling the truth. Explain your reasoning
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Osteochondroma Osteochondroma is the most common noncancerous bone tumor that develops in children and adolescents. This tumor forms on the surface of a bone near the growth plate‚ usually on the arm‚ leg‚ and hip bones. It is made up of mostly bone and cartilage which allow it to continue growing until your bones stop growing; for girls this usually happens around the age of 16‚ and for boys 18. Osteochondroma is also benign‚ meaning that it does not spread to other parts of the body and it
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MEDIA VIOLENCE AND CHILDREN Your children are surrounded by violence. From video games and television to the news itself‚ bloodshed is everywhere. Many parents and educators fear that violence seen on the media will at the very least desensitize children‚ and that it may even make children more likely to commit atrocities themselves. Other people claim the violence seen on the media is not real‚ and that children understand this. So who’s right? In order to better understand this crucial issue
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Does modern technology always improve the quality of people’s lives? Laptops‚ smartphones‚ automaton‚ MRI scanners – these are just a few examples of technology that were developed in the last century. Modern technology has undoubtedly had its impact on many aspects of people’s lives. It has affected the way we work‚ the way we study‚ the way we communicate‚ and even the way we play. However‚ the big question remains: Have our lives improved as a result of modern technology? That‚ of course‚ depends
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outside‚ meaning organs to physical attributes [Slide 6] Major Milestones of Brain Development [Slide 7] Methods for Measuring Brain Functioning ∙Electroencephalogram (EEG) ∙Event-relate potentials (ERPs) ∙Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) ∙Position emmision tomography (PET) ∙Near-infrared optical topography (NIROT) [Slide 8] Regions of the Cerebral Cortex ∙Frontal lobe -reasoning ∙Temporal lobe -hearing and speech ∙Occipital lobe -processing sight ∙Parietal
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The Teenage Brain 1. What is an MRI? How are they using them to study the teenage brain? An MRI is a magnetic resonance imaging. It is technology that maps the blood flow to the areas of the brain as their exposed to various stimuli. They are using MRI to study teenage brain by comparing the blood flow of adults when they get stimuli to teenagers when get stimuli by various activities. 2. What is the number one reason teenagers are different? What does the Frontal Lobe do to suggest this? The number
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2010 HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFIC ATE EXAMINATION Physics Centre Number Section I (continued) Part B – 55 marks Attempt Questions 21–32 Allow about 1 hour and 40 minutes for this part Student Number Answer the questions in the spaces provided. These spaces provide guidance for the expected length of response. Show all relevant working in questions involving calculations. Question 21 (2 marks) The optimum angle for safe re-entry of a space vehicle into Earth’s atmosphere is angle B. Outline
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now available has vastly expanded the economic dimensions of medicine‚ there is evidence that new and expensive technologies are being used inappropriately to generate income. One example of this statement would be the use of magnetic resonance imaging or MRIs. The popularity of this testing has skyrocketed and has in turn been found to be very profitable for hospitals and outpatient facilities. Despite the swooping popularity and booming financial boost this testing has been found not to have
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BIOL 2010: Anatomy and Physiology I CNS Injury: Brain vs Spinal Cord Directions: Read the case study below and complete the questions at the end. You will form small groups in class to collaborate and produce your final answer. < hr noshade="noshade" />Brain vs. Spinal Cord: A Directed Case Study in CNS Injury (modified from a case study by Patrick Field‚ Kean University and Tom Cappaert‚ Central Michigan University) Dr. Green and Dr. Carter were nearing the end of the first year
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Project 2.1.3: Map-A-Brain Conclusion 1 Why is the story of Phineas Gage considered so extraordinary? What does his story teach us about the brain? The injury that occurred to Phineas Gage is extraordinary because it completely changed his emotions and mental characteristics‚ and did not damage him severely physically.He lived from the accident‚ and was physically the same person‚ but after it‚ all of his personal characteristics changed‚ turning him into a completely different person. This proves
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