Hypothalamus

evidence from researchers that indicates that psychological and biological factors are the primary cause of eating disorders. Biologically, certain genes may make a person vulnerable to eating disorders. One of the main points biologically is the hypothalamus which regulates functions such as eating. I believe that media also plays a significant role in negative body image that eventually leads to eating disorders. I do understand that biologically and psychologically people can be susceptible…

helps regulate those responses, then we know that there is a chance that mindfulness is a good first start in tackling this behavior. The areas of the brain that are going to benefit the most from a mindfulness based practice are the amygdala, hypothalamus, and the…

Sleep Deprivation and Mental Health The young college student is lost. The last few weeks have taken a toll on his body and his mind. After spending countless hours studying for tests and continuously completing homework assignments, he attempts to focus and complete his seven page extra-credit assignment, but to no avail. His head feels heavy, and he cannot focus on once easy tasks and is constantly exhausted. Although it is not natural, he is not the only one who faces the same problem.…

functions and without Psychology it would be difficult to understand why we sleep. Sleep is an important function that the brain does. People believe that the brain shuts down when we sleep, however it doesn’t. Sleep takes place in one area of the hypothalamus which includes the “biological clock”. “The biological clock tells us when it's good to be up, when it's good to be asleep” (Foster). Without this biological clock, or our circadian rhythm, our functions are messed up. With our circadian…

glutamate decrease, alcohol increase dopamine which creates the feeling of pleasure. Also, in the cerebral cortex the process of information is slowed down. Movements and balance is affected in the cerebellum which makes a person off- balance. Hypothalamus and pituitary…

The Drinking Age of Eighteen In the prohibition era, the MLDA, minimum legal drinking age, was set to twenty-one voluntarily in forty states. However, between the 1960s and 1970s, some states reduced their drinking age due to the new voting age and military enlistment (“MADD”). Many of the members of the society have contemplated on the issue of reducing the current drinking age of twenty-one to eighteen. This idea has been a controversial idea for years. The participants of this society have…

Introduction Human Growth Hormone is one of the major hormone found in the endocrine system in the body. It is an essential hormone that stimulates the body growth, normal brain function and secreted by the somatotropin cells in the anterior pituitary gland. There is a condition of abnormal body grow such as pituitary gigantism and pituitary dwarfism which the body over create grow hormone or doesn’t create enough GH. Another name for pituitary dwarfism is growth hormone deficiency. According…

the prefrontal cortex having lingering effects as the feel good neurotransmitter ( ). A portion of the brain know as the ventral tegmentum is responsible for reward and goal behaviors. This response is not to be confused with lust which the hypothalamus regulates. Knowing if the ventral tegumentum floods with dopamine, common with addiction, perhaps then love like a drug has the effect of being addictive and the need to feel that high that takes people from relationship to relationship.…

Overall, from examining the brain from a three-dimensional stand point, I have learned a plethora of information to help me better understand the different capabilities my own brain has. Beginning with the cerebrum, I learned that this area mostly controls posture, balance, and coordination primarily in already learned, physical skills. A great example for better understanding of this area would be learning a dance. At first, one will not be capable of having the proper posture with each move,…

“It's dark out, and you're home alone. The house is quiet other than the sound of the show you're watching on TV. You see it and hear it at the same time: The front door is suddenly thrown against the door frame.’ ‘Your breathing speeds up. Your heart races. Your muscles tighten.”- (Layton) Fear is a chemical reaction that tells our brain and bodies that something is wrong. It is a survival instinct that that keeps us safe and out of danger. But what chemical reactions happen when you are afraid…