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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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Why does the brain have a semi permeable brain?

The semi permeable membrane is called the blood brain barrier. It allows smaller molecules such as oxygen to enter the brain, and also protects the brain by preventing larger molecules such as toxins to enter.

What is a T2 hyperintense foci?

Type your answer here... it is a T2 hyperintense foci

How does your brain get bigger?

It does not get bigger. It stays the same.

Addendum:The brain does not grow after the first year of life unless as the result of illness or injury, and this is not typically referred to as growth, rather swelling.

Is parathyroid and hypothalamus the same?

No. They are totally different structures. Parathyroid glands are tiny glands situated next to thyroid gland ( Adam's apple.) in your neck. Hypothalamus is a part of brain situated below the thalamus in brain.

Has anyone ever agained balance after a stroke to the cerebellum?

Sometimes, persons treated for Cerebellum Strokes gain their balance as a result of the brain reorganizing its function and natural replacement of the damaged part.

What does the brain's right thalamus do?

The right thalamus plays a crucial role in processing sensory information and relaying it to the appropriate areas of the brain for interpretation. It is involved in regulating consciousness, sleep, and alertness. Additionally, the right thalamus contributes to spatial awareness and the integration of sensory inputs, particularly in the context of non-verbal tasks and emotional responses. Its functions are essential for coordinating motor control and sensory perception.

What is an auditory startle response?

The ASR is the change in behavior in reaction to either a surprise or prepared acoustic event. This change can be immediate or long lasting,

What parts of the brain does consciousness utilize?

The frontal lobe is the part of the brain that does problem solving, and controls your behavior. It is the source of emotions.

Is the brain an example of organ system?

There are many examples of organ systems, including the urinary system, the cardiovascular system, the nervous system, the digestive system, the respiratory system and the reproductive system.

Can a lesion in the temporal lobe be repaired?

It is an area of damage and can not be repaired. There are usually problems with this sort of damage. Sometimes there are "work arounds" that take time and some function can be taken over by other parts of the brain.

What is the largest and most recently developed part of the brain?

The forebrain is the largest and most recently developed part of the brain.

What color is your brain stem?

It changes colors every time that you think about a dog. See, your brain stem just changed because you thought about dogs. And again. And again. This will keep happening until you get me out of your head.

What is the function of the dura mater?

The main function of the dura mater (as with the arachnoid and pia mater) is to protect, surround, and support the spinal cord. It also forms the dural sac which extends from the foramen magnum all the way down to the coccyx. Inside this formed sac is where you'll find the arachnoid mater, subarachnoid space, pia mater, and the spinal cord/nerves/roots.

What hormone does not play a role in reproduction?

Antidiuretic hormone does not play a role in reproduction, is most commonly reduces the loss of water in urine.

What can you smell at night?

The same things you can smell during the day.

You may notice them more because there are fewer distractions.

What is cerebral posturing?

# # cerebral relates to cerebrum and posturing means to cause to assume a given posture....so you can make out what it means... samit subba, darjeeling....

What is a major cause of brain abscesses?

One-half of all brain abscesses are caused by the spread of bacteria from a nearby infection