How can inflammation of the brain cause the blood-brain barrier to malfunction?
Inflammation may cause the blood-brain barrier to become less effective at preventing the passage of toxic substances into brain tissue.
What is the part of the brain that controls common sense?
Common sense would be associated with the pre-frontal lobes.
The part of the left frontal lobe that directs the muscle movements involved in speech is known as?
Broca's area
When was Sometimes a Little Brain Damage Can Help created?
Sometimes a Little Brain Damage Can Help was created in 1984.
Does ecstasy release stored serotonin and block its reabsorption?
ya. basically all the receptors are in the middle of a serotonin shitt storm and all the receptors become hyperstimulated
If your nose and mouth are covered with hands will you pass out?
Yes, if covered tightly enough (air tight) to keep adequate oxygen from getting into to your lungs.
People pass out when enough oxygen can't get to their brains from the blood stream to keep fully functioning. If the oxygen gets used up and isn't replenished through breathing air in and out of the lungs, then you could pass out, and if deprived of oxygen for too long, you could have brain damage or even die from the lack of blood flow and oxygenation.
The same effect can come from choking or strangling or other types of airway obstructions that prevent proper blood flow to the vital organs. It is not good for your body to have even short periods of low oxygenation, so it is not something to do casually or on purpose.
What does the temporal lobe of cerebrum do?
The functions can be varying depending on the specific region of the temporal lobe. One well known function is language comprehension in Wernicke's area (Brodmann areas 44 and 45). The temporal lobe also houses the primary auditory cortex, is involved in memory, and object recognition among other functions.
Disorder where the brain has trouble processing symbols correctly, usually when reading.
What part of the brain relays messages to the other part of the brain?
I also think that you may be thinking of how one half (or one side) of the brain carries messages to the other side. That is done with a wide, flat bundle of neural fibers called the corpus callosum.
How do some whiplash injuries cause death?
The dens of the axis may be driven into the medulla oblongata of the brain
When the to part of the brain is suddenly shut off it is called a stroke or brain attack?
Either one is equally correct, depending on the context. The word stroke - usually modified by ischemic or hermorrhagic - tends to be used in medical settings. The phrase "brain attack" was coined to help people understand that the event is very similar to what happens in a heart attack and requires the same immediate medical attention.
What does the term neurological disorder mean?
The term neurological disorder refers to any disorder effecting the nervous system. The nervous system includes the brain, spinal cord and nerves. Due to the fact that the nervous system runs through out the entire body, many different symptoms can occur. Some symptoms may include muscle weakness, paralysis, pain and loss of sensation.
How can a doctor tell what areas of the brain have been affected in a person who has had a stroke?
by the lack of movement on a certain side of the body.
What rushes out of the axon when a neutron depolarizes?
The sodium channels open and flood the concentration of potassium ions creating a sequence of positive impulses.
Can repeatedly bumping your head cause brain damage?
Depends on how hard the 'bumping'. Simple hits on a flat side of a door or desk would not cause brain damage. If you hit the corner, it still wouldn't cause B.D. but it would certainly cause more outer damage, bruise, cuts etc.
The only way to cause brain damage would be to hit your head with tremendous force that your brain actually moves within your skull, as might happen in a car accident, a fall or repeated hits to the head, playing football for example.
The flexor would be the hamstring, and gastrocnemius, which bend/flex the knee. The quadriceps, are extensors, which straighten/extend the knee.
How are boys different then girls?
Boys and girls differ in several ways. First, there are the primary sexual characteristics, penis & testicles vs. vagina and ovaries. Then there are the secondary sexual characteristics, which include mammary glands in the female and increased musculature and facial hair in the male. Finally, there are lots of differences in terms of social conventions and the way that people think of themselves and act. The subject is much too large to be fully descirbed in this forum. Many books have been written about it.
cerebrum
Can a brain dead person kept on life support system regain consciousness?
Probably not but you never know. The brain does all the thinking and stuff, and you need it to think and move etc. But just pray to Allah and hope for the best!