Category: Neuroscience

Draw a cerebral outline, a spinal cord outline, and a spinal nerve and ventral ramus. In each area, indicate what cells can be found in each of the grey matter and the white matter. You may use an iPad to draw, or paper and pencil/marker if you choose to use color. Take a photo of…

A person comprehends the outside world through receptors that transmit signals to the brain, which form reactions, including a purchase decision. In most cases, impulses from nerve endings are processed in the head at a subconscious level. The traditional marketing strategy does not work in situations where the person himself can not explain the reason…

John Forbes Nash Jr. is one of the revolutionary minds in the field of mathematics during our times. By the time he shared the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Science in 1994, Nash had contributed significantly to partial differential equations, differential geometry, and game theory. I know you are wondering what does any of this…

Neuron Communication Neurons refer to specific cells designed to transmit and receive electrical or chemical signals and are what constitute the nervous system. To perform these functions, the glia cells offer support to the neurons. Neuroscientists compare neurons to electrical wires since they have the same purpose of transferring signals from one region to the…

The definition of the executive function Executive function is the theorized cognitive function in psychology that is in charge of and deal with the cognitive processes (Lux, 2007). The cognitive functions are normally being performed by the frontal and the prefrontal lobe of the brain. Moreover the executive function involves cognitive processes including working memory,…

Neuroscience has been described by yourdictionary.com as any science dealing with the functions, abnormalities etc of the nervous system. It is, simply put, the scientific study of the nervous system. This therefore implies that neuroscience in itself is a very broad discipline. It encompasses various other disciplines such us behavioral psychology, neurology, physics chemistry, the…

Table of Contents Botulinum Toxin (Botox) Use of Botulinum Toxin (Botox) in Neurology The Working Mechanism of Botulinum Toxin Reference List Botulinum Toxin (Botox) Even though doctors use Botulinum Toxin (Botox) as a wrinkle remover, neurologists also use it to loosen muscles and cure migraines. Botulinum toxin (Botox) is one of the most potent neurotoxins…

Practicing sport or a simple physical activity, can change your brain. Regular physical activity leads to benefit in physical and mental health. In consequence, regular exercise has become an important part of a well-balanced lifestyle and is easily accomplished through sports. Study shows that playing practicing sports improves blood flow to our brain. This allows…

The term neuroethics is fairly new to the world of bioethics and neuroscience. This word/concept was formulated by a world history scholar, William Safire, in 2001. For a long period of time, scientists pointed to genetics as the main scientific challenge to our ethical, legal, and social practices and beliefs. Over time and through much…

Neurosciences has quickly progressed into a much larger sphere with regards to how the brain works and discoveries which have a number of advantages. Brain research has come a long way with regards to ways in which the public are benefitted and filled with new and interesting knowledge which help one understand the development of…