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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.
2,537 Questions
Which part of the brain is responsible for spatial discrimination?
The primary somatosensory cortex is responsible for spatial discrimination
How do you get rid of the craving to tickle feet?
the way to get rid of it is to tickle someone feet now and again and then the craving will soon die down
Which is the outermost membrane of the brain and spinal cord?
The dura mater is the outermost membrane of the brain and spinal cord. The dura mater is is responsible for keeping in the cerebrospinal fluid.
Why was the brain not preserved?
The ancient Egyptians believed that the heart contained the soul of the dead person, and would be needed in the afterlife. But the brain was not considered to be important and was usually thrown away, with other internal organs.
Segmented Worms (Phylum Annelida) have two cerebral ganglia which are considered primitive brains. They are the simplest animals with this characteristic.
How do people tap into the other side of their brain if the are right handed?
The left side/right side scientific side/creative side is a myth.
What part of the brain does brain freeze affect?
"Brain freeze" is not really inside the brain. It is a headache that you get from eating or drinking very cold substances. It is actually caused by rapid cooling and rewarming of capillaries in the sinus cavities.
When you think of something in your head where in the brain does this occur?
thinking is a higher brain function.. it "occurs" in cerebrum
You brain cortex is the part of your brain that deals with emotions, guilt, and fear. It also deals with reasoning and helps suppress base instinct.
Do women like to look at pictures of men as much as men look at pictures of women?
Yes. There is no right answer for all women. Some factors take place as in guilt and christian morals.
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Absolutely. Optical effects are esigned to confuse the patter and edge and contrast detection parts of he brain used to identify objects and patterns. The confusion caused can produce a range of viewed effects such as motion that doesnt exist, straight lines which appear curved and colours which are not present though they appear to be.
Take a look at the link I have added to confuse your own brain.
How do you get brain splat on office jerk?
Throw the brain at the face of the jerk, later the brain will slowly go down his face, leaving green muck. That's how to tell if you got brain splat.
How is a vegetative state diagnosed?
Diagnosis of vegetative state depends on the primary cause of brain dysfunction.
What joins both sides of the brain together?
A structure called the corpus callosum connects the left and right sides of the brain.
What are the generalizations about the cerebral cortex?
A person's cerebral cortex is important, in general, in perception (vision, auditory, olfaction, proprioception), language, memory, and decision making.
The portion of the brain, consisting of the medulla oblongata, pons Varolii, and midbrain, that connects the spinal cord to the forebrain and cerebrum.
Read more: brain-stem
What is the measurement of brain waves called?
The measurement of brain waves is called electroencephalography (EEG). This technique involves placing electrodes on the scalp to detect electrical activity produced by neurons in the brain. EEG is commonly used in both clinical and research settings to study brain function, diagnose conditions like epilepsy, and monitor sleep patterns. The resulting data reflects different brain wave patterns, categorized by frequency such as alpha, beta, delta, and theta waves.
