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Brain
The center of our nervous system and daily thoughts, the brain is a complex, magnificent organ. Ask questions about parts of the brain and their functions here.
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If a person is brain dead and the heart rate is low will they live?
Yes, he can be revived with CPR, intubation, IV ,emergency drugs like epinephrine and atropine and dopamine to increase heart rate and perfusion.
How do you know if you have the symptom of stomach bleeding?
According to wedmd.com, bloody, black or tarry stool or bloody vomit. Stool may look like coffee grounds. Also, fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath, abdominal pain, paleness. For more information, visit: http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/gastrointestinal-bleeding
Is the brain made of cholesterol?
Yes, because they consist of many membranes which are rich in cholesterol.
The brain consists of gray matter (40%) and white matter (60%) contained within the skull. Brain cells include neurons and glial cells.
The brain has three main parts: the cerebrum, the cerebellum, and the brain stem (medulla).
What does the fornix function as in the brain?
the fornix connects the mamillary body to the hippocampus.
reticular formation
What happens if the motor cortex is damaged?
The forebrain is the CEO of the person and helps them make wise decisions and not reckless ones. Damage to this area would remove the CEO and allow the person to make harmful decisions.
How much time it takes to completely recover from benign brain tumor?
This would depend on the location and size of the tumor. For information on the most important things to look for in Brain Injury rehabilitation hospitals or for other brain injury related questions see
http://www.brainandspinalcord.org/brain-injury-treatment-centers/index.html
What do you call the furrows of the brain?
The "furrows" are called sulci
sulcus-(singular) /sul·cus/ (sul´kus) pl. sul´ci[L.] a groove, trench, or furrow; in anatomy, a general term for such a depression, especially one on the brain surface, separating the gyri.
Functions of cerebellum in nervous system?
The most important function of the cerebellum (if your a student the most you will probably be tested on in a gen bio class) is the control of balance and fine motor function, like walking.
Glomerulus is capillary tuft inside the bowman's capsule (cup-like structure of nephron).
The blood pressure of glomerulus forces the minerals and water to be filtered out of the blood into the spaces made by bowman's capsule.
What type of injury is caused by the brain being slammed against the skull by violent shaking?
contu and contre
It is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. It can be transmitted through direct or indirect exchange of saliva, hence the nickname "kissing disease."
Why is our brain one instead of two?
Well, your brain is divided into 2 parts. The left side is for language and logic- such as math, reading, history, spanish, you get the point. The Right side is for creativity such as art, and music. Why it's divided into 2 parts, I am not sure. maybe so you can think about more at once because each side of the brain has it's own jobs.
Is short term and long term memory stored in cerebellum?
The cerebellum is a motor region of the brain, dealing with the subconscious movements of the muscles. This butterfly-shaped section is the second largest area of the brain. The cerebellum deals with coordination, posture, and balance.
Memory
One of the major human mental activities
Cortex is capable of storing and retrieving both short-and long-term memory
Temporal, parietal, and occipital lobes are among the areas responsible for short- and long-term memory
Engrams---structural traces in the cerebral cortex that comprise long-term memories
Cerebrum's limbic system plays a key role in memory
Which of the following Will not result in a traumaitc brain injury?
A. falls.
B. contact sports
c. anaphylactic mishap
d. motor vehicle accidents
What does risperdal do to your brain?
this is according to my nursing drug handbook: 2005Mosby's nursing Drug Reference, page 908. It is a antipsychotic med. the action of the drug is unknown, but may be medicated through both DOPamine type 2 and serotinin type 2 antagonism. it sounds to me that pretty much this is saying that it may be blocking the dopamine and serotonin secretions with in the brain, but is really unknown, so it would be best to ask your doctor or pharmacist.
ANOTHER RISPERDAL ANSWERAccording to my medical textbook the answer is as follows: "While the exact mechanism of action of risperidone (risperdal) is unknown, it appears to alter the activity of certain chemicals in the central nervous system to produce a tranquilizing and antipsychotic effect". (*1) (*1) Prescription and OTC Drugs- pharmacological resources Deborah Wible and the staff of the Department of Pharmacy, Beth Israel Medical Center, New York City. You can also ask any good pharmacy for a medication printout for risperidone. GOOD LUCK............<<Another
It blocks dopamine so your body, unfortunately, in turn creates more and increases the dopamine receptors. So when you get off you'll have tons of "excess dopamine" If that in fact was the case.
Forgetfulness can be caused by a number of things. If you are stressed or if in a hurry you may forget things. If you drink too much or consume drugs you may forget things too. You may also need to speak with a doctor if you are experiencing chronic forgetfulness.
