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| | Brain - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | The brain is the source of cognition, emotion, memory, and motor, and other forms of learning, and it controls and coordinates most sensory systems, movement, behavior, but it also controls homeostatic body functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, fluid balance, and body temperature. | | | A distinction is often made in the philosophy of mind between the mind and the brain, and there is some controversy as to their exact relationship, leading to the mind-body problem. | | | The brain is defined as the physical, biological matter contained within the skull, responsible for all electrochemical neuronal processes. |
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| | Brain and Nervous System |
| | Both the brain and the spinal cord are protected by bone: the brain by the bones of the skull, and the spinal cord by a set of ring-shaped bones called vertebrae. | | | The left side of the brain controls the movements of the right side of the body, and the right side of the brain controls the movements of the left side of the body. | | | Mental illnesses are psychological and behavioral in nature and involve a wide range of problems in thought and function. |
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| | Health Information - Yale Medical Group |
| | Cancer of the brain or spinal cord account for approximately 1.3 percent of all cancers and 2.2 percent of all cancer-related deaths. | | | Metastatic brain tumors may be quite aggressive and may return even after surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. | | | This tumor is rapidly growing and often blocks drainage of the CSF (cerebral spinal fluid, which bathes the brain and spinal cord), causing symptoms associated with increased ICP. |
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| | The Brain Is the Boss |
| | The cerebrum is the thinking part of the brain and it controls your voluntary muscles - the ones that move when you want them to. | | | Part of the brain stem's job is to control your involuntary muscles - the ones that work automatically, without you even thinking about it. | | | Eventually, the brain starts to create connections (or pathways) between the neurons, so things become easier and you can do them better and better. |
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| | Newton's Apple: Teacher's Guides |
| | Located at the base of the brain is the brain stem, a stalklike structure that connects it to the spinal cord. | | | Using a cell-staining substance called silver salts, he was able to observe and draw the intricate patterns of neurons in the brain and spinal cord. | | | The brain stem takes care of basic, involuntary functions, such as breathing, blinking, and keeping your intestines churning. |
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| | BBC Science & Nature - Human Body and Mind - Organ Layer |
| | This allows your brain to monitor and regulate unconscious body processes, such as digestion and breathing and to coordinate most voluntary movements of your body. | | | Your brain is arguably your most important organ, but it is made of soft delicate tissue that would be injured by even the slightest pressure. | | | Your brain stem is responsible for regulating many life support mechanisms, such as your heart rate, blood pressure, digestion and breathing. |
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/body/factfiles/brain/brain.shtml
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| | Handedness and Brain Lateralization |
| | This association between hand and brain captured the imaginations of researchers because it would be so useful (so easy, so non-invasive, so cheap) to study patterns of brain asymmetries by using a person's handedness as a marker for brain lateralization (direct methods involve neurosurgery, invasive drug testing, or expensive imaging techniques). | | | The term brain lateralization refers to the fact that the two halves of the human brain are not exactly alike. | | | Clarifying the relationship between handedness and functional brain specializations, and learning more about the developmental and neurobiological mechanisms that underlie these relationships, may help us better understand a wide range of seemingly unrelated issues such as dyslexia, stuttering, human variation, comparative brain research, developmental neurobiology of the brain, and the origins of human language. |
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| | Brain |
| | The CNS consists of the brain, spinal cord, and the optic nerves. | | | If someone has cerebral palsy it means that because of an injury to their brain (that's the cerebral part) they are not able to use some of the muscles in their body in the normal way (that's the palsy part). | | | A brain is the master control for the body; it monitors and regulates the body's actions and reactions. |
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| | Howstuffworks "How Your Brain Works" |
| | With this general overview of the brain, you will be able to understand concepts such as motor control, visual processing, auditory processing, sensation, learning, memory and emotions, which we will cover in detail in future articles. | | | Your brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves make up a complex, integrated information-processing and control system. | | | In this article, we will examine the structures of the brain and what each one does. |
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| | Headway: Home Page |
| | BRAIN STEM: The lower extension of the brain where it connects to the spinal cord. | | | APATHY: A direct result of brain injury to frontal lobe structures which concern emotion, motivation and forward planning. | | | PERSISTENT VEGETATIVE STATE (PVS): A long-standing condition in which the patients utters no words and does not follow commands or make any response that is meaningful. |
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| | Explore the Brain - EnchantedLearning.com |
| | The brain is connected to the spinal cord, which runs from the neck to the hip area. | | | Although the brain is only 2% of the body's weight, it uses 20% of the oxygen supply and gets 20% of the blood flow. | | | CSF cushions the brain and spinal cord from jolts. |
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http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/anatomy/brain/index.shtml
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| | New Scientist Breaking News - World's first brain prosthesis revealed |
| | The hippocampus is the most ordered and structured part of the brain, and one of the most studied. | | | The prosthesis will first be tested on tissue from rats' brains, and then on live animals. | | | The brain not only affects memory, but your mood, awareness and consciousness - parts of your fundamental identity, says ethicist Joel Anderson at Washington University in St Louis, Missouri. |
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http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn3488
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| | Your Gross and Cool Body - The Human Brain |
| | But human brains are larger and heavier in comparison to the human body, than any other animal. | | | Underneath your scalp, sits a brain that, as it has grown, has continued to fold in on itself and develop deeper and deeper folds and crags. | | | Your eyes may take in light and an image may be projected onto the pupil, but it's your brain that interprets what you see...you get the picture. |
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| | CT Scanning of the Head (Computed Tomography or CAT Scan) |
| | Planning radiation therapy for cancer of the brain or other tissues. | | | Guiding the passage of a needle used to obtain a tissue sample (biopsy) from the brain. | | | If the radiologist believes that an intravenous (IV) injection of a contrast material will be helpful, you may be asked in advance whether you have had allergies in the past or have ever had a serious reaction to medication. |
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| | Brain Mart's Novelty Gift Products |
| | The Lateral Brain is a 1.5" stamp that depicts the lateral perspective of the brain with sulci, gyri, cerebellum and medulla/spinal cord. | | | Functional areas of the brain can be illustrated by the same technique. | | | This is great around Halloween or when someone you know gets a degree related to the brain sciences (or finishes a neuro rotation, passes the boards, comps, survives brain surgery, etc.). |
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| | This is a component of the brain's limbic system that is crucial for learning, memory, and the integration of sensory experiences with emotions and motivations." | | | The Whole Brain Atlas, published by Harvard Med offers the non pareil "Introduction to Neuroimaging" and presents the "Top 100 Brain Structures" plus many images of Cerebrovascular Disease, Neoplastic Disease, etc. | | | and that becoming something different means changing the brain?" Interactive exhibits on such topics as "Pattern Detection and Serendipity" and "Competition and Cooperation" engagingly address the question. |
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| | Brain Anatomy |
| | Front part of the brain; involved in planning, organizing, problem solving, selective attention, personality and a variety of "higher cognitive functions" including behavior and emotions. | | | The brainstem is the pathway for all fiber tracts passing up and down from peripheral nerves and spinal cord to the highest parts of the brain. | | | The lower extension of the brain where it connects to the spinal cord. |
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| | Neuropsychology, Brain, and Brain Injury Resources |
| | Each brain's unique structure weaves an intricate web of behavior, knowledge, ideas, attitudes, personality, and emotions. | | | To provide resources for the exploration of scientific knowledge, discoveries, and theories about the human brain and broad categories of neuropsychology--brain-behavior relationships and brain functions. | | | The book provides insights for managing the cognitive and emotional consequences of brain injury. |
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| | BrainConnection: The Brain and Learning |
| | Brain Tour: images and diagrams illustrating the anatomy and physiology of the central nervous system &; perfect for class. | | | One of the best in this genre is Dr. John Ratey's new book, A User's Guide to the Brain. | | | We all know that stimulating environments are enjoyable for infants, but do they really affect brain development? |
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http://www.brainconnection.com
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| | MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Brain tumor - children |
| | The treatment approach varies with the size and type of the tumor and the general health of the child. | | | Often close to vital structure, making surgical removal difficult. | | | Calling your health care provider Return to top |
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| | Brain-Mart Online! |
| | Brain images, pictures of the brain, pictures of the eye, the central and peripheral nervous system -- These anatomical charts depict specific anatomy and concepts in brilliant colors and perspectives. | | | When you browse, interact with our mailforms, or shop at our web site, you're safe...You won't be hassled by unsolicited e-mail or "spam" after you visit our site, and advertisers won't receive any of your personal information. | | | To browse our selection of brain models visit the human brain model catalog page. |
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| | Neuroscience for Kids |
| | The brain, spinal cord, neurons, senses, neurological disorders, drug effects...what will it be? | | | See what Brain Awareness Week is all about. | | | Current events and new discoveries in brain research. |
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| | shufflebrain |
| | The Late Hiroharu Noda's Brain Research (cerebellar control of eye movements). | | | ANATOMY OF VISION II An audiotutorial introduction to the form and function of the human primary visual pathways | | | TAPE FOR 10 PLAYS ON THE MAC BUT MAY NOT ON Eye Movements and Pupillary Reflexes |
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| | Brain tumors: brain tumor treatment, symptoms & malignant brain tumor support. |
| | We are dedicated to promoting a cure for brain tumors, improving the quality of life and giving hope to the brain tumor community by funding meaningful research and providing patient resources, timely information and education. | | | Being diagnosed with a brain tumor is a difficult experience. | | | This web site can help you cope by offering information about brain tumors and treatment, malignant and benign brain tumors, brain tumor medical centers, the latest brain tumor clinical trials as well as connecting you to a network of brain tumor survivors. |
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| | Oxford Journals Medicine Brain |
| | Leading studies in neurological science are balanced with practical clinical articles. | | | Brain provides researchers and clinicians with the finest original contributions in neurology. |
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| | BRAINMETA.COM - NEUROSCIENCE, CONSCIOUSNESS, BRAIN, MIND, MIND-BRAIN, NEUROINFORMATICS, NEURAL NETWORKS, BRAIN ATLASES |
| | BrainMeta seeks to provide the community, the vision, and the tools, so that we may all play a role in accomplishing what has henceforth been deemed unattainable, and so that we may all realize the full potential for expanding and enhancing consciousness that neuroscience promises our species, not in some remote future, but today. | | | A full deciphering of the wondrous workings of the brain is too much for any one person alone; it will require a concerted collective effort of highly motivated and competent individuals. | | | The brain is the most complicated thing in the known universe. |
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| | CITIZEN BRAIN |
| | This was the cultural reference guide to Pinky and The Brain. | | | "Pinky is in the Cotten role and Brain is in the Welles role. | | | Welles is often referred to as an iconoclast as well, for his maverick approach at making films. |
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| | Brain Explorer |
| | Explore the structure of your brain and learn about the body functions controlled by each part | | | Information on how many diseases and emotional disorders affect the brain | | | Learn how brain cells communicate and how dysfunction of these systems can lead to brain disorders |
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| | BrainBashers : Puzzles and Brain Teasers |
| | Use of the BrainBashers™ site is subject to the terms and conditions. | | | BrainBashers features delights such as puzzles, logic and mind riddles, online games, Sudoku, crossword puzzles, stereograms, jigsaw puzzles, optical illusions, brain teasers and so much more. | | | With thousands of brain teasers and puzzles, over one hundred awards, BrainBashers is updated with optical illusions and games regularly and has 5 new puzzles added each week. |
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| | Braingle: Brain Teasers, Puzzles, Riddles and Games. |
| | Increase your creativity, boost learning and become a better person at Braingle. | | | If you crave a brain teaser, mind puzzle, riddle or game, we are the place to get it. | | | It also has a large vibrant community of smart people who contribute to the site in many ways. |
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| | Brain -- Table of Contents (129 [4]) |
| | Mechanisms of central neuropathic pain: a combined psychophysical and fMRI study in syringomyelia | | | Skin denervation and cutaneous vasculitis in systemic lupus erythematosus | | | Nuclear envelope dystrophies show a transcriptional fingerprint suggesting disruption of Rb–MyoD pathways in muscle regeneration |
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| | Society for Neuroscience Brain Briefings |
| | A series of two-page newsletters explaining how basic neuroscience discoveries lead to clinical applications. | | | You can find more information about neuroscience in the Brain Backgrounders section, which includes articles that answer basic neuroscience questions and definitions for common neuroscience terms. | | | Neuron Migration and Brain Disorders (available online only) |
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| | Technorati Tag: brain |
| | Brain Anti-aging Supplements Improve memory, focus, and mood with wellness resources phosphatidylserine, a safe and effective brain nutrient. | | | Teenage Brains by MFB on Sat 15 Apr 2006 03:00 PM EDT Deborah Yurgelun-Todd at McLean Hospital studies the mysterious teenage brain. | | | Accelerate Brain Power Scientifically proven to increases short-term memory and reaction speed in excess of 35%. |
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| | Neuroscience for Kids - Brain Alphabet |
| | The letters were all found within the brain photographs shown on the right. | | | Each letter is a close-up of gyri (bumps) and sulci (grooves) found on the surface of the human brain. | | | Use a drawing program or word processor to create words using the brain letter images. |
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| | Brain Pictures (with multi-slice viewer) |
| | These pictures are from an NMR (MRI) scan of my brain, done as part of a friend's research into which regions of the brain are used in recognising patterns. | | | Two types of scans are done, many quick but low-resolution ones to monitor blood flow, and then a slow high-resolution one to squish the results onto a standard brain shape. | | | The Wolfson brain imaging centre at Addenbrooke's hospital, Cambridge, where the scan was done. |
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| | The Brain Language |
| | New object-model more similar to the Self language's object model | | | Brain is a high-level, purely object-oriented, prototype based scripting language, mostly similar to the Self language. | | | Brain is going though a rewrite in C++, which also includes some redesigning. |
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| | growabrain |
| | See what people are saying about Grow a Brain. | | | Many hours & lots of hard work went to build this site; Numerous reviews have acknowledged that and most are collected on the “People are talking about Grow A Brain” page. | | | Grow-a-Brain links are grouped into 100+ themed categories: The full list is on the sidebar to the left, or you can view them on the Extensive archives page |
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| | F-Secure Computer Virus Information Pages: Brain |
| | One of the most interesting details regarding the Brain virus is the following text, which appears inside it: | | | This means that if you look at the boot sector using DEBUG or any similar program, everything will look normal, if the virus is active in memory. | | | This makes it possible to "inoculate" against it, just by putting the signature in the correct place in the boot sector. |
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