Cerebellum

For the purpose of this paper, and a full understanding of the topic discussed, immerse yourself in these circumstances, as if you are the patient. You are lying in a hospital bed, unable to move, wanting to talk to your mom as she talks by your side, but unable to speak. You listen to the nurse and doctor speak to your family as if you are not there, as if you cannot hear or understand each word. You are angry, you are frustrated, and you can't even make a sound. You are only able to exist…

The basal ganglia (BG) receives input at the striatum from the cortex and provides output from the pallidum, in particular the globus pallidus internal (GPi) via the ventral anterior and lateral (VA/VL) thalamic nuclei to the cortex – forming a motor loop.1,2 There are two major pathways in this motor loop, the direct and indirect pathways.1,2 The direct pathway originates in the cortex, projecting to the striatum of the BG which consists of the caudate and putamen nuclei.1,2 The striatum…

paresthesia (feeling of pricking on the skin). The average age for vCJD is much younger than the others at just 26 with a timespan of 14 months typically before death. There is major change in the hypothalamus in the brain, but the cerebral cortex and cerebellum are also impacted…

The incidence of death from cancer is decreasing, but it will always have a significant impact in nursing practice. Mortality has declined by 66% over the past 30 years, from a 5-year survival rate of less than 50% to approximately 83% today (Barbel & Peterson, 2015). The article, “Recognizing subtle signs and symptoms of pediatric cancer”, discusses the causes and risks, signs and symptoms, details of the different forms of cancer, as well as some nursing implications in regards to pediatric…

the part of the brain required to transfer memories from the working to the long term area in damaged. He is unable to encode new memories. He only remembers a little part of his life before. He still knows how to play piano, which is because his cerebellum responsible for the maintenance of procedural is not damaged. The fact that he could no longer remember anything and was not aware, tells us that the hippocampus and the temporal…

heavy weight. Improve Balance and Coordination As we know that back and abdominal area becomes stronger, the body also experiences an enhancement in balance and coordination. Doing core exercises active a particular area in the brain called the cerebellum that links to body parts for management, spatial awareness, and balance. These exercises are not simply a workout for the body, but also keeps the brain brand new and healthy. Enhance Flexibility While most people find it hard to think that…

Did you know that 5.8% of twelfth graders smoke marijuana daily? (“Marijuana”) Although that number may seem small, it is affecting a large population of students around the world. Not just twelfth graders but eighth grade up to eleventh grade also. Growing up in a small town in Iowa with 2,396 people, where everyone knows everyone and the community is tight knit, no one would expect that marijuana would become such talk within the town. Composed of roughly 1,408 students in the high school and…

emotionally. Friedrich Nietzsche once said, “Without music, life would be a mistake.” When we listen to music, it’s processed in many different areas of the brain. For example, here’s a few areas of the brain and what they control: The Motor Cortex and Cerebellum control movement, foot tapping, dancing, and playing an instrument. The Nucleus Accumbens and Amygdala both control emotional reactions to music. Last, the Auditory Cortex, is the first stage of listening to sounds, and it controls the…

spatial memory, motor memory, procedural memories, episodic memories, prospective memory, as well as user lifestyle factors that can have detrimental effects on memory. There are three main areas of the brain: the brain stem, the cerebrum, and the cerebellum. The cerebrum accounts for eighty-five percent of the brain’s weight, and houses the cerebral cortex and the limbic…

As the electronics age rages on, the majority of America’s society has become totally polarized in our understanding and implementation of basic civility and social etiquette. Never before have we been more apt to respond favorably to the socially disadvantaged as a greater mass, yet disregard the feelings and circumstances of the individuals that occupy our daily lives. This harsh yet thought provoking concept is explored in a satirical manner in the article “American Jerk” by writer Todd…