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RATIONALE AND JUSTIFICATION OF STUDY Pituitary adenomas are one of the most common intracranial tumors and constitute 10% to 20% of all primary brain tumors. They are generally classified as either “functioning” or “nonfunctioning,” with functioning (secretory) adenomas representing approximately 70% of all pituitary tumors1, 2. Clinically, pituitary adenomas present with a classic semiologic triad related to hypersecretion, hypopituitarism, mass effect (headache, visual disturbances, and hydrocephalus)

located just below the thalamus; it is in charge of numerous important bodily functions. The hypothalamus is shaped like a cone and ends in the pituitary stalk, a part of the pituitary gland. It forms the major portion of the ventral region of diencephalons, and oversees autonomic and metabolic processes. The hypothalamus is the connection between the nervous system and the endocrine system, creating this link by producing and secreting neurohormones that in turn stimulate the anterior pituitary

Alzheimer’s Disease What are the signs of this condition? There are ten major warning signs for Alzheimer’s. Memory loss that disrupts daily life is one of the most common, especially forgetting new information, dates, and needing constant reminders. Some patients experience challenges in planning or solving problems and difficulty completing familiar tasks, which becomes extremely frustrating for patients. A big one that many people think of when they think of Alzheimer’s disease is confusion with

Cognitive Functions and Phineas Gage Sherrie Y. Saunders PSY 360 Evi Pover March 18, 2013 Cognitive Functions and Phineas Gage The discussion of this paper is the role of cognitive brain functions and Phineas Gage. The amazing story of Phineas Gage will be analyzed and the explanation of cognitive functioning in regard to his situation is very interesting and is also a major topic in this paper. Cognitive brain functions will be thoroughly examined in this paper as well.

Clinical Comparisons of the Neurodegenerative Proteinopathies Alzheimer’s disease and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) are neurodegenerative diseases with overlapping biomarkers and behavioral symptoms, thus making the diagnosis of CTE difficult to fully address and identify. Additional concerns over the effects and correlation of multiple concussions are arising clinically as well as socially. Despite its recent attention and

1. (5 pts) Describe the metabolic process providing your energy while you were walking (at an easy pace) before the bee stung you. Include which molecules are being consumed. The metabolic process providing my energy while I was walking at an easy pace is aerobic metabolism. During aerobic metabolism, mitochondria absorb from the surrounding cytoplasm these molecules: ADP, phosphate ions, O2, and organic substances like pyruvate. These molecules go through the citric acid cycle. The electron

AD was first identified in 1906, however, the research only began in the past 30 years. Research into AD and the exact physiological changes that trigger the development of AD still remain an unidentified mystery. There are some links they are those rare, inherited forms caused by a known genetic mutation. (Dekkers, W., & Marcel, O. R. 2006) Those links are part of family history those who have a parent, or sibling with Alzheimer 's are at a higher percentage of developing AD. (Dekkers, W., & Marcel

2006). Each of these lobes controls cognitive functions, memory, motor, sight, smell, emotions and bodily functions, and are interconnected by the corpus callosum. Further structures include the basal ganglia, the brainstem, the cerebellum, the diencephalon, the thalamus and the hypothalamus, which are all divided and supported via the ventricles and sulcus which is where the cerebral spinal fluid [CSF] fills and acts as a cushion and nutrient for the brain (Hendelman, 2006). In a healthy functioning

The third part of the brain impacted by emotions is the pre-frontal cortex that is located near the front of the head. It is involved in decision-making in response to emotions. The fourth is the hypothalamus. This structure is located in the diencephalon, feeds information into the amygdala, and acts as a regulator of emotion. The hypothalamus controls sexual desire, pleasure, aggression, and anger. The cingulated gyrus is the fifth part of the brain impacted by emotions. “An important part of

Demonstrate understanding of the chemistry used in the development of a current technology In this assessment I have chosen to research pharmaceuticals as a material that has been developed in the last twenty years. This is a report that will demonstrate my understanding of the chemistry of the material. In this report I shall include the historical development, the properties of the material that makes it useful to society, whether there was experimentation or discoveries that led to its development