PSYCH 1100 Lecture Notes - Jill Bolte Taylor, Ct Scan, Basilar Artery
6 Feb 2014
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Information about the area that the study examines. Connector neuron: nerve cell that links two others. Reflex arc: simplest behavior; occurs when a stimulus provokes an automatic response. Sensory neuron: nerve cell that carries messages from the senses towards the cns (central. Motor neuron: cell that carries commands from the cns to muscles and glands. Neurogenesis the production of new brain cells: video: the brain-our universe within (1994) 03 the miraculous mind [neurons join & grow. Ct computed topographic scanning: computer enhanced x-ray taken from many different angles. Cat computed axial tomography: anatomical and structural information for internal organs, Can reveal the location of strokes, injuries. Pet positron emission tomography: based on glucose consumption in the brain. Can provide information about metabolic and biochemical activity and how medicines act. Useful for diagnosing malignant tumors and neurological pathologies such as alzheimer"s diseases or parkinson"s disease. : uses a strong magnetic field to produce an.
