In “Bugs in the Brain”‚ Robert Sapolsky makes the claim that more research is needed in order to gain a greater understanding of how the brain works and more importantly‚ to gain a greater understanding of how certain microorganisms change animals’ behaviors for their own benefits‚ such as reproduction and/or spreading to new hosts. He supports this claim mostly through the use of examples of these types of microorganisms. For example‚ he mentions mites that belong to the genus Anthennophorus‚ which
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Distinctiveness between the right and left hemisphere of the brain Word Count: 995 Abstract The brain assymetry experiment is to investigate on the distinctiveness of the right and left hemisphere in the brain as each hemisphere has certain specializations. The experiment were carried out by initially asking the 25 participant on whether they were left or right handed and they had to choose the chimeric image which appeared younger to them. Laterality quotients were calculated in order to
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Although the brain was once seen as a rather static organ‚ it is now clear that the organization of brain circuitry is constantly changing as a function of experience. These changes are referred to as brain plasticity‚ and they are associated with functional changes that include phenomena such as memory‚ addiction‚ and recovery of function. Recent research has shown that brain plasticity and behavior can be influenced by a myriad of factors‚ including both pre- and postnatal experience‚ drugs‚ hormones
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The Effects of Marijuana on the Brain Chapter Two was very interesting‚ learning the brain functions‚ managing thought and the memory process. These chapters made me think about the effects drugs would have on your brain‚ especially Marijuana. Marijuana has been illegal for years because of the thought that it was a drug similar to cocaine‚ or heroin. Drugs such as cocaine and heroin affect the neurotransmitter dopamine. Dopamine is the neurotransmitter associated with extremely pleasurable sensations
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BRAIN STRUCTURES‚ ETYMOLOGY and FUNCTIONS STRUCTURE ETYMOLOGY FUNCTION Prefrontal Cortex (or Frontal Lobe) “relating to the forehead” “hull‚ husk‚ pod” (Chudler‚ n. d.) Controls executive functions such as judgment‚ managing emotional characteristics‚ voluntary movement‚ reasoning‚ memory‚ and language skills (Kahn‚ 2012) Temporal Lobe “temples of the head” “hull‚ husk‚ pod” (Chudler‚ n. d.) Manages hearing‚ speech‚ and auditory functions (Kahn‚ 2012) Occipital Lobe
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"How Does Alcohol Affect the Brain?" Alcoholism is characterized by the addiction to alcohol that is out of the drinker’s control. Not being able to stop using alcohol can cause severe physical‚ mental‚ emotional and spiritual consequences. Alcoholism is a chronic progressive disease that can be fatal if left untreated. In reality people drink for many reasons such as; it helps them relax‚ gives them confidence‚ helps them sleep‚ helps reduce anxiety‚ stops them from worrying about things‚ deal
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Brain Structures and Functions Viviana N. Reyes ESE370: Learning & the Brain (CXI1409A) Instructor: Charisse Jones March 9‚ 2014 Brain Structures and Functions Many are fascinated by the brain and its functions. Our brain is composed of different units and lobes that work together but each part‚ of course‚ has a special function. We all ask ourselves‚ how is it that we learn? Do our senses have anything to do with getting new information into our brain? Technology
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PS101 Take home exam Secret life of the brain 7 November 2013 The Baby’s Brain: Wider Than The Sky Explain migrations-how millions of neurons travel in waves and follow cues along the way telling them exactly where to go? Neurons travel everyday in millions to carry out different task. It’s fascinating how they travel as if they are traveling across the country. They’re following cues along the way that are telling them exactly where to go. Evidence shows that young neurons have an idea
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on the brain and puts it to sleep. The same symptoms surgical patient experiences under ether are those experienced by a person drinking alcohol. How alcohol affect the body Once alcohol gets absorbed into the bloodstream‚ it is rapidly distributed throughout the body. It affects almost every cell‚ every organ‚ and every level of
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