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Arteriosclerosis slowly reduces blood flow through the arteries to the brain?

Yes. And to other parts of the body as well. As plaque builds up, the arteries narrow, blood pressure builds. The chance of heart attack and stroke increases the more the arteries narrow.


How come humans don't use their entire brain?

That is a common misconception that has now turned into an urban legend. We do in fact use all of our brain, but not all at once. Different parts of our brain get 'switched on' and used when the need arises for them to be used. For example, if you were looking at something, the parts of your brain dealing with visual images will be active. In this same way we use all of our different parts of the brain, but only when the need arises to do so.


The three connected parts of the brain?

The three main parts of the brain are the cerebrum, cerebellum and the brain stem.


What parts of the human body are used when sprinting?

leg muscles and some times your arm muscles, your brain and your heart for pumping blood.


Why does newborn brain weight increases?

Brains, and other body parts, develop as we age. We learn more, adapt, and so on. Our brains gain much knowledge, and thus grow.

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What parts of the brain doesn't have blood brain barrier?

Area postrema doesn't have blood brain barrier


Does blood come from your brain?

No blood does not come from the brain. It comes from the heart. It is pumped and some is sent to the brain and other parts of the body.


Why does reading stimulate the brain?

One of the parts (lobes) of your brain control your sight and perception. Keeping those parts active keeps the neurons in the lobe working, thus, "stimulating" your brain.


How does reading exercise the brain?

One of the parts (lobes) of your brain control your sight and perception. Keeping those parts active keeps the neurons in the lobe working, thus, "stimulating" your brain.


What does blood Carrie to the brain and all parts of the body?

OxYgen


Is a stroke Disruption Of The Blood Supply Causing Death Of Parts Of The Brain?

A stroke is a disruption of the blood supply causing death of parts of the brain. A stroke is known in medical terms as a cerebrovascular accident.


Which parts of the heart that sends blood to the brain?

left part of heart


Does the auditory nerve have blood in it?

No. Nerves are not blood-filled. They are a bundle of fibers that carry information from parts of your body back to your brain, where your brain then processes that information.


Arteriosclerosis slowly reduces blood flow through the arteries to the brain?

Yes. And to other parts of the body as well. As plaque builds up, the arteries narrow, blood pressure builds. The chance of heart attack and stroke increases the more the arteries narrow.


How does blood reach the human brain?

The blood reaches the brain because of heart pumping. the heart is capable of supplying blood in all "1G" conditions to all parts depending upon requirement.


How come humans don't use their entire brain?

That is a common misconception that has now turned into an urban legend. We do in fact use all of our brain, but not all at once. Different parts of our brain get 'switched on' and used when the need arises for them to be used. For example, if you were looking at something, the parts of your brain dealing with visual images will be active. In this same way we use all of our different parts of the brain, but only when the need arises to do so.


Volume of blood to working muscles increases with every beat of the heart?

When the heart pumps blood around the body it makes more blood available to all parts of the body, including the muscles