Cerebral cortex

Introduction A vertebrate is characterized by the vertebral column as it is part of their axial skeleton. Its main function is to act as a communication pathway between the brain and the body of the vertebrate. Usually, vertebrates have a fixed number of vertebral column, but there are variations in the number of vertebral columns within the cetacean species. Dolphins are vertebrates and are one of the fastest swimming species due to their morphological stability. The morphology can determine…

Table 1. Structure Origin Insertion Action Deltoideus, pars clavicularis Lateral third of clavicle Deltoid tuberosity of the lateral side of the body of the humerus Flexion and medial (internal) rotation of humerus Deltoideus, pars acromialis Acromion Deltoid tuberosity of the lateral side of the body of the humerus Abduction of humerus Deltoideus, pars spinalis Scapula spine Deltoid tuberosity of the lateral side of the body of the humerus Extension and lateral rotation of humerus Supraspinatus…

We have discussed materialism at length. For the purpose of this essay, I will first give a quick overview of what materialism is. I will then discuss an objection made by Searle in his “The Chinese Room”. I will then discuss how a materialist might answer this objection. I will conclude with whether or not this answer was satisfactory or not. Materialism is, in essence, the idea that matter is what makes a human being what they are. There is nothing more than matter and physical…

primitive state and higher thinking. The Limbic system is composed of numerous structures within the brain. There is not a certain structure that is defined as the Limbic system. The Thalamus, Hypothalamus, Amygdala, the Hippocampus, and the cingulate cortex are the framework for the limbic system. Its location is in the Forebrain and the Midbrain just under the cerebrum. All the structures work in unison to form emotions, motivation, learning, and…

Being the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S makes Alzheimer’s a common disease among older adults. Alzheimer’s is a continuous neurological disease that affects an individual’s memory, orientation and judgement. While damage begins to spread throughout the brain many abilities are lost. Cells lose the ability to perform these functions and end up making irreversible changes to the individual’s brain. Since Alzheimer’s is also a form of dementia it worsens over time. Although there are no…

are the Frontal lobe (Prefrontal cortex) of the brain and the amygdala. First, when watching the video episode, the episode discussed how the frontal lobe entitles how the brain helps humans to engage with each other and our environment. However, the frontal lobe becomes a contributing factor of how the psychological disorder of depression arises for patients such as, Lauren. For example, the diagnosis of individuals struggling with depression, the Prefrontal cortex quote on quote shuts down and…

This asymmetry in HTN patients was also connected with a greater number of the near-misses in the sequence of numbers. Disorders in suppressing verbal and motor reactions were diagnosed in patients with a history of cerebral stroke (Jodzio et al., 2011). In those studies, patients were asked to perform conflicting motor reactions (the go/no-go task) and to complete the SCWT test. A significant majority of the participants failed to complete at least one of the tasks…

have we had the technology to apply that knowledge to practical use. There are many people who are paraplegics, unable to move their limbs because their motor cortex, which controls their movements, is disconnected from the rest of the brain. With the use of technology and prior testing to monkeys, we are able to attach sensors to the motor cortex and connect it to robotic limbs. Zimmer discusses Hutchinson 's situation, being almost completely unable to move, and only able to communicate by a a…

Male and female have shown multiple ways of being very different from each other. Not only physically different, but also mentally different as well. The brain in both of these species works at different rates and style. Female are considered faster and more organized when it comes too multitasking in real life situations. Males and females have very different ways of handling stress though. Both sexes deal with high levels with stress but perform with stress completely differently. Many people…

The spread of the performing arts, children, teens, and adults in the 21st century have gained an interest in learning how to play musical instruments. Studies have shown that people who not only listen to music, but play a musical instrument themselves, use more parts of the brain. Not only can it prevent them for getting a disease that affects their ability to think, but it also causes people to learn at rapid speed. “The human brain is one of the most complex organs in the human body. It…