The Eight Senses: Touch, Pain, Balance and Kinesthesis Types Physical stimulus Equipment Sub-Structures Roles of the Brain Theories …Read the Rest
Nervous System
The Eight Senses: Smell and Taste
September 7, 2012
Brain
The Eight Senses: Smell and Taste Types Physical stimulus Equipment Sub-Structures Role of the Brain Theories Olfaction (smell) …Read the Rest
The Eight Senses: Hearing
September 6, 2012
Brain
The Eight Senses: Hearing Types Physical Stimulus Equipment The Role of the Brain Theories Hearing Sound waves (air …Read the Rest
The Eight Senses: Vision
September 5, 2012
Brain
The Eight Senses: Vision Types Physical stimulus Equipments Sub-Structures Role of the Brain Theories Vision Light waves (the …Read the Rest
Structures and Functions of the Brain
September 3, 2012
Brain
Brain Structures and Functions Main Structures Locations Substructures Subdivisions/Features Functions Brain stem The lowest area of the brain, …Read the Rest
Brain Imaging Techniques
September 2, 2012
Nervous System
Brain Imaging Techniques Imaging Techniques Materials Mechanisms Applications CAT (computerized axial tomography) X-ray pictures taken around the patient Computer-reconstructed …Read the Rest
Functions of Neurotransmitters
September 1, 2012
Nervous System
Functions of Neurotransmitters Neurotransmitters Functions Disorders from insufficiency Disorders from oversupply Acetylcholine Memory; muscle movement (contraction) Alzheimer’s disease, dementia …Read the Rest
Central Nervous System Communication: Neurons and Glia
August 31, 2012
Nervous System
Central Nervous System Communication: Neurons and Glia Cells/structures Types Functions Features Neurons Sensory neurons Transform physical energy -> sense …Read the Rest
Central Nervous System (CNS) and Peripheral Nervous System (PNS): Structures and Functions
August 30, 2012
Nervous System
Central nervous system (CNS) Main structures Protective structures Functioning structures Connection structures The brain (<-> cranial nerves), spinal cord ( …Read the Rest
