Brain damage

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis is a disease that affects the Nervous system as well as the Muscular System as well, this disease is defined as a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects the nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. A-myo-trophic is a Greek term when translated it means “No muscle Nourishment”. This lack of nourishment causes a reaction within the muscles leading to their eventual break down, otherwise known as “atrophies” which is a simple term meaning that the muscle

pure chemical. Ecstasy is more altered with additives like amphetamine, caffeine and others. In its pure form it effects the neurotransmitters in the brain which control things like reflexes, emotion and memory. Especially serotonin like in sleep, memory learning and mood which it destroys much of the serotonin when on MDMA, and this leaves the brain with less to get back to a normal state giving depression and feelings of extra tired. Molecular formula: C11H15NO2 Molecular weight: 193.2

Effects Of Maltreatment On Childhood Brain Development Alysa Treat T00587098 November 8th, 2016 Neurobiology Dr. Sayyed Abstract Childhood maltreatment is a prevalent problem through out the world. As a child grows and matures the brain continues to develop according its experiences. During this time sensitive periods of development for different areas of the brain. A few areas that are of interest are the stress-influenced areas, which are at an increased risk for developmental

shifts; For those who try to compensate for their lack of sleep during the weekends; For those who simply like to stay up all night: lack of sleep could cause irreparable brain damage. Deprivation of long-term sleep hours could weaken brain energy even after days of sleep recovery. And it could be a sign of permanent brain damage. The consequences of not sleeping or not sleeping enough are serious, not only for the person who is not resting enough, but also for the people around them. Although most

The damage caused by the plaques and Tangles spreads to the Hippocampus and this leads to loose [Check spelling. This is an adjective meaning "not tight." The verb "lose" means to fail to keep] of memory. As the disease advances from one stage to another, the neurons continue to die and the brain continues to shrink (Hooper, 2000). Alzheimer’s disease leads to destruction of brain cells. It also leads to death of the brain cells as this makes it difficulty for cells to communicate. The brain is made

and motor control. Cerebral palsy is an umbrella term that covers many variations of the disorder. This disorder is caused by brain damage. This brain damage typically occurs pre-birth, during birth, or just after birth. The brain damage that causes cerebral palsy can also occur by traumatic brain damage or after a stroke, but those are often characterized as a traumatic brain injury with cerebral palsy-like symptoms. Cerebral palsy is a non-progressive disease meaning that the disease will not worsen

Dopamine A chemical of the brain known by most people as the "feel good hormone" or "reward chemical" is dopamine. It is a primary neurotransmitter associated with serotonin, oxytocin, and endorphins. A great amount of information on dopamine has been studied by researchers, yet there is still so much to learn. This paper will discuss the function, location, and diseases accredited to dopamine. Functions Dopamine is a neurotransmitter or chemical messenger of the brain. Its main responsibility is

of dementia include: memory loss, disorientation, loss of motor skills, not being able to eat or drink, depression and even hallucinations. Most of these symptoms are caused due to a problem within the central nervous system, more specifically the brain. As the condition progresses so do the symptoms related to it. In the later stages of the condition, many patients have been noted to have vivid hallucinations that they believe to be real life events. They may not be able to recognize their own

The prefrontal cortex is responsible for higher mental functions such as personality, attention, arousal, behaviour control etc., as well as being closely linked with structures involved in emotion and memory development (e.g. the amygdala). Damage to the PFC may disrupt normal behaviour functioning and cause some individuals to engage in negative, antisocial behaviours, or even have an extremely negative personality change. However, arguments suggest the behaviour may be a result of poor childhood

Prevention, over 1.7 million people in the United States sustain brain damage annually (Fual, Waul and Coronado 2010). Often these cases result in coma and vegetated states, leaving families and friends with a hard choice. Do they allow their loved one to live as vegetable or pull the plug and move on with their own lives? New studies suggest that even though a person may not seem conscious, they very well might have higher brain function. With the possibility of consciousness, comes the need to