Neurotransmitter

The brain is the most fascinating and complex organ in the body. It is so powerful that we haven’t been able to map it out completely. The brain has a whole branch of science dedicated to it. Psychology is the scientific study of the mind, brain, and behavior. (Lillienfeld) The brain has the ability to receive and send signals better than any computer. We have the capability to perceive emotions because of our brain and it is really interesting how certain areas of the brain do specific things…

progressive disease of the nervous system marked by tremor, muscular rigidity, and slow, imprecise movement, chiefly affecting middle-aged and elderly people. It is associated with degeneration of the basal ganglia of the brain and a deficiency of the neurotransmitter dopamine. Causes: Nerve cells use a brain chemical called dopamine to help control muscle movement. With Parkinson’s disease, the brain cells located in the substantia nigra that make dopamine become impaired or die. Researchers do…

supports skeletal structure and function. The rest of the calcium in your body plays special roles in blood clotting, cell signaling, muscle contraction and nerve function. Calcium is used by cells to activate certain enzymes, send and receive neurotransmitters during communication with other cells, and transport ions across the cellular…

Parkinson’s disease is a medical condition in which movement of the body is affected by an irregularity of the nervous system. The most common symptom that emerges for victims of this disease is tremors as well as stiffness or slowing of movement. Environmental triggers (such as exposure to toxins), genetic mutations, and the increase of age are all factors that contribute to the development of the disease. Although Parkinson’s disease is incurable, treatment can ease the symptoms. Treatments…

The reason the body is so adamant when it comes to change can be explained by the way that the neurotransmitters interact in the brain. Neurotransmitters are brain chemicals that communicate information throughout our brain and body. They relay neurons (signals between nerve cells) to tell the body to do things such as breathing, digesting food or moving a muscle. Normally…

(Menke). Theoretically, this should alleviate the symptoms of depression, but it may not work for everyone. People whose primary imbalance is not of serotonin may require an antidepressant that focuses on other neurotransmitters, and different groups of antidepressants may affect the neurotransmitters in different ways (Menke). Also, as Nakita points out, antidepressants do not always work, at least not as effectively as they should. She tried various medications for the treatment of her…

Does laughter really help with the healing process in the acute care setting? Stress has been known to increase facial temperature, pulse, and respiratory rate (Elloit,. 2002 p 23-27). So does laughter do the opposite? It has been known to elevate mood levels as noted by relieving induced depression and increasing pain tolerances (Elloit,. 2002 p 23-27). Even Florence Nightingale recommended that nurses try to alleviate pain and boredom by laughing, but does it help with healing? Patients go to…

The epidemiology of depression shows that 20% of adults are either directly or indirectly impacted by depression during their lifetime, with twice the number women being diagnosed with the disorder when compared to men. Depression has also been shown to have a hereditary component, with a significant increase in diagnosis for individuals who have a family history of clinical depression. It is also reported that depression is highly correlated with suicide rates and physical disabilities such as…

In Renee Wilson’s article, “The Defense of the iGeneration”, (2013) she argues against Professor Gregory Levey views from his article “Lament for the iGeneration.” Wilson discusses in her article that the iGeneration is one of the smartest generations and the world is in good hands. To begin, Wilson explores the opposing views of Levey, which suggest that advancements in technology have made the iGeneration less social, emotional and more robotic. Wilson refutes Levey’s statements and she first…

Have you ever been offered an alcoholic beverage? Or someone saying “Just have a little sip?” The majority of people have their first drink by the age of 14, and that first sip can be a long term problem in many of teenagers’ lives. Teenagers should be taking better care of their bodies considering the fact that they are still young. Alcohol has many side effects, therefore it should be avoided. If you allow underage drinking it will cause different reactions to the human body. The…