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According to Alzheimer.net, forty-four million people, worldwide, are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. In the United States, one out of nine people over the age of 65 are diagnosed with this disease, and it ranks as the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. Two out of three people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s are women. Five point three million dollars are depleted every year from citizens diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s is “a progressive and fatal disease of the brain” (Lu

with axons connecting the cortex to the brains other regions vii. The cerebral cortex (being human takes a lot of nerves) 1. Contains 20-35 billion of the brains nerve cells 2. 300 trillion synaptic connections viii. Cortex is divided into four lobes separated by prominent fissures or folds 1. Frontal lobes (behind your forehead) 2. Parietal lobes (at the top and to the rear) 3. Occipital lobes (at the back of your head) 4. Temporal lobes (reversing direction, just above ears) ix. Function of the cortex:

concha, Bony Nasal Septum, Superior Nasal Concha and Oblique muscle, Retroorbital fat, Zygomatic Bone and arch, Ethmoid Bulla, Internal table, Diploe, External table, Cribriform plate, infundibulum, Uncinate, Maxillary Sinuses, Teeth, Mandible, Optic nerve and artery, Lateral, Medial, and lateral Rectus Muscles. Symptoms; Radiographic and clinical evidence of periorbital bruising and

Hypertension has been shown to be one of the most common reasons for visits to primary care providers.(1) Hypertension remains one of the most modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease globally. Non-modifiable risk factors for hypertension include greater than 55 years old and male. Family history of premature cardiovascular disease is also a risk factor for males less than 55 and females less than 65 years old. Risk factors that can be modified include sedentary lifestyle, poor dietary habits, abdominal

THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM Every behavior begins with biology. Our behaviors, as well as our thoughts and feelings, are produced by the actions of our brains, nerves, muscles, and glands. In this chapter we will begin our journey into the world of psychology by considering the biological makeup of the human being, including the most remarkable of human organs—the brain. We’ll consider the structure of the brain and also the methods that psychologists use to study the brain and to understand how it

Exploring the Skeletal System The precise number of bones in the adult human skeleton varies from one person to another, but on average there are 206 bones varying shapes and sizes. The skeleton is divided into two main parts. The central bones of the skull, ribs, spin (vertebral column) and breast bone (sternum) form the axial skeleton. The bones of the arms and legs, along with the shoulder blade (scapula), collar bone (clavicle) and pelvis make up the appendicular

October 22nd, 2012 Chapter 1- What is psychology? [pp. 1-23] LO1: Psychology as a Science (p. 4) * Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. * Seeks to describe, explain, predict, and control behavior and mental processes. * Theory * propose reason for relationships * derive explanations * make predictions LO2: What psychologists do (p. 5-6) * Research * pure Research * Applied Research * Practice * Teaching

in research to study the brain in many different aspects of physical disorders like strokes and Alzheimer’s to psychiatric disorders. Depending on the frequency delivered, TMS can both inhibit or activate the function, which will be discussed in greater detail later (Speer et. al, 2000). In research, it has been used to enhance cognitive function to determine the different effects. It has also been used to induce pseudo-lesions within the brain to see the impact of lesions in different areas. High

Biological Basis of Behaviour MR2204 J Mulvany Sensory Systems Georgina Meek 7th November 2014 Introduction Great Grey Owls (Strix nebulosa), use a wide variety of different environmental factors when hunting a lemming (Lemmus sp.) when it is hidden beneath the snow. The different sensory systems which the owl possesses are particularly adjusted in order for the owl to most suitably use them to the best of its ability when hunting. The various sensory systems refer to the way

parindent{ }Traumatic brain injury is a significant health problem in the United States that is estimated to occur in 1.6-1.8 million persons annually (citealt{faul2010}). Diffuse axonal injury is %the most frequently occurring a common type of traumatic brain injury primarily characterized by damage to the axons (citealt{smith2000, Gennarelli1982}). An improved understanding of the pathophysiology of diffuse axonal injury is needed to develop improved diagnostic tools, protective measures and