Brain damage

Somewhere deep in the conglomerate of useless knowledge in my brain, I knew that sponges do not have brains. I did not, however, take that knowledge and consider what other animals' nervous systems look like. Professor Martin looks at how higher functions of the brain play out in "lower" animals, or animals that are not normally considered to be overly intelligent. According to Professor Martin's research, the female praying mantis has a nervous system that is relatively similar to that of…

technology of mapping the brain can predetermine irregularities in the brain such as frontal lobe damage (p.26). Computer axial technology (CAT) scans combine with information on X-Ray, and Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) depicts a three-dimensional view of the brain in doing so, a very detailed image of the brain which illustrates areas within the brain that is damaged or diseased (Gaines and Miller, 2011, p.27). Furthermore, a positron emission tomography (PET) scan aids in researchers being…

throughout the body. For instance: “Lead can damage the red blood cells and limit their ability to carry oxygen to the organs and tissues that need it, thus anemia” (Quinn, 2014). Lead can travel from the mother blood into her developing baby in her womb. Evidence has showed that unborn babies who are exposed to lead are likely to be born premature and as a result they can have nervous damage (Quinn, 2014). People of any age can have severe damage of the brain due lead…

1) What important information can be obtained from a neurologically-impaired patient while taking a thorough history? Important information that can be obtained during a thorough history of a neurologically-impaired patient is the speed of onset of condition and the pattern of progression. The patient can describe the symptoms through each stage of the onset from acute, subacute and the chronic stage. The pattern of progression can be found with the patient determining whether there symptoms…

1. What is damaged in patient S.M.? Patient S.M suffered damage to her bilateral area of the amygdala. What did previous research with patient S.M.demonstrate about her impairments? That the damage to the amygdala resulted in an inability to recognize fear from facial expressions, but scientists were unaware of why or how the damage had caused this reaction in the patient. 2. What did the current study (i.e. the one you are reading) demonstrate about patient S.M.? What is the precise nature…

1201 TEXTBOOK DATA CEREBRAL INFARCTION Definition: Cerebral infarction is commonly known as ischemic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs when blood supply to the brain is blocked. Permanent damage to brain tissue occurs at the site due to cell death at the affected area. Certain parts of the brain control different body functions, so when damage occurs this alters how the body works. Per the American Stroke Association, 87% of strokes are ischemic (Doenges, Moorhouse, and Murr, 214) Etiology:…

How have different neuroscientific techniques added to our understanding of how the brain works? Many different Neuroscientific techniques have been used and developed throughout the years in order to successfully identify and study an individual’s brain function, thus indicating how these techniques help to understand how the brain works, some of these techniques include: Positron Emission Tomography (PET), Computed Tomographic (CT), Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI), Magnetic…

handy for a burst of energy. when stress becomes constant it actually begins to change the brain. chronic stress can effect brain structure and how it functions (J Bremner, 2006). Stress begins with the hypothalamus pituitary adrenal axis.It is here, that a series of interactions between endocrne glands, the brain and kidneys occur. In turn, controling how the bodies reacts to stress. Therefore, when brain detects a stressful situation, HPA becomes activated and instantly releases a hormone…

Home Care Assistance: The Truth About Fruits and Brain Health It is common knowledge that our bodies go through changes as we age. Many of these changes are not what we would call "kind". In addition to the way gravity impacts our tissues, there are also cognitive impairments that seem to increase with our chronological age. The good news is that there are many things that can be done to combat the effects of aging – in the body and the mind. Much as yoga, tai chi, or other exercise programs…

sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease, affecting nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. To better understand the breadth of this disease, it is vital to define the following terms. The word amyotrophic means “without muscle nourishment”, which refers to the loss of signals the neurons normally send to the muscles. Lateral means “to the side”, which refers to the location of the damage in the spinal cord. Sclerosis means “abnormal hardening”, referring to the hardened…