Cerebellum:The part of the brain located behind the top of the brain stem and has 2 halves. It controls posture,balance,coordination,and speech Cortical Complexity: Cortical complexity is the size of the cords built up inside the animal's brain Limbic System:( Thalamus, Hypothalamus, Hippocampus, Amygdala): Controls instinct and mood and also basic emotions(fear,happiness,sadness)/drives(hunger,…
Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) is a type of hydrocephalus that usually occurs in older adults and the average age of person with NPH is over age 60. NPH is defined by a clinical triad of dementia, gait difficulties, and urinary urge incontinence coexisting with ventriculomegaly on a relevant radiological examination, such as computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance scan (MRI), and demonstrating ventricular enlargement disproportionate to the degree of cerebral atrophy. NPH is different than other types of hydrocephalus in that it develops slowly over time. The drainage of CSF is blocked gradually, and the excess fluid builds up slowly. The slow enlargement of the ventricles means that the fluid pressure in the brain is not as high…
According to the AANS (2014), "The skull protects the brain against…
Cerebrospinal fluid Cerebrospinal fluid is important to our body because it can help brain distribute the impact when a head gets injury so that it acts like a cushion, dulling the force. Cerebrospinal fluid is one part of the extracellular of the central nervous system and it is a clear, transparent, bodily fluid that occupies the subarachnoid space and the ventricular system around the brain and spinal cord. The Cerebrospinal fluid is produced by choroid plex, which is a structure in the ventricles of the brain. The viscosity of the Cerebrospinal fluid is similar to the blood plasma. It produces approximately 500 ml each day and provides a fundamental mechanics and immunological protection to the brain and inside the bone.…
The Brain The human body consists of many different parts, but the most important one is the brain. The brain communicate with trillions of synapses, and has specialized areas that work together to make the brain function as one. The brain has developed ways to respond to different injuries, for example headache and strokes. Scientists have found treatments. The name of one is Thrombolytics.…
It has been suggested to assist with recovery after brain injury and a long term help in maintaining healthy brain function against age-related structural changes.…
The word “concussion” derives from the Latin verb concutere which means “to shake violently. To put it simply, a concussion can be described as; a blow to the head which in turn creates a plethora of physical and cognitive symptoms. Knowing general information about concussions is common. People understand how they happen and how to take care of them. They understand that it has something to do with hitting your head and moving your brain.…
This in the end, creates a gap or hole through which cerebrospinal fluid, brain tissue, and the membrane covering the brain…
When someone is infected with brain pox the disease goes directly to the brain and nervous system. The brain pox attacks these systems and takes control of the person. In the book the people that got infected were infected through the spores in the air. The spores can get into the body through the person’s eyes, nose and mouth. People who are around when someone goes into the final stages of brain pox are extremely at risk since it is transferred through the air.…
Gabriela Medina Psychology 2301 Chapter 2 This is an important chapter with a lot of vital information about the nervous system, the neurons, the brain, the endocrine system, and genetics and behavior. The nervous system helps the body carry vital information from and to the brain. The brain can adapt to certain environments and can change depending on the environment that you are in and your way of thinking.…
Being the most primitive part of the brain, its structure does not change because each component, the medulla, reticular formation, and pons, are vital for our survival. The medulla being responsible for regulating our heart beat…
The human brain is the control center of the body. It is split into many different parts, each with their own distinct function. Some parts of the brain complement and assist the other parts in their tasks. The brain, while being vital to the proper functioning of animals, is quite frail, and even a small amount of damage can seriously impair it from working normally. Any part of the brain can be damaged, and depending on the location of the damage and its severity, the effects will vary.…
Hydrocephalus is a nervous system disorder in which cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) builds up in the brain (Mayo Clinic 2014). The causes of this disorder are still not well understood, but it may result from inherited genetic abnormalities, developmental disorders, tumors, and other injuries to the head that may cause a blockage. This blockage prevents the excess CSF that builds up in the brain from exiting, which adds pressure on the brain tissue that can lead to brain damage (NIH, 2012). Cerebrospinal fluid is a clear fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord (NIH, 2012). The reason why the balance between the production and absorption of CSF is important is because it is continuously made, and a blockage will cause an overproduction of…
" The blood brain barrier protects neurons and glial cells from substances that could harm them in the brain. The functions of the blood brain is to keep out harmful substances that include toxins. The blood brain barrier will not allow most drugs in but it will allow drugs that are fat soluble. The types do drugs that can do this is drugs that have been abused and drugs that treat mental neurological illness.…
This is the layer of fat cells which insulate the axons. The purpose is to speed up the transmissions of nerve impulses. All of these parts work together in order to transmit information. The route a message takes to do this is through the dendrite, through the cell body, and to the axon. What I discovered while taking these two classes is that biology is needed in psychology, and psychology is needed in biology.…