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The globus pallidus is a structure located deep in the brain in the inner part of the basal ganglia.
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The lenticular nucleus is a group of nerve cells located in the basal ganglia, a structure deep within the brain. The lenticular nucleus contains the...
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Your brain is moving when you do these activities. The brain moves back and forth slightly when you do these types of activities (in most people)...
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Serotonin is one of a few chemicals that may be low in depression, but depression may be due to genetics, stress, and your personality or coping...
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Signs of a traumatic brain injury include:Confusion.Sluggishness. Headache. Nausea.Sensitivity to light or noise.Trouble concentrating or remembering...
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Protective helmets or headgear that fits properly should be worn at all times for baseball and softball; cycling; football; hockey; horseback riding;...
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The brain is one of the largest and most complex organs in the human body. It is made up of more than 100 billion nerves that communicate in...
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Endorphins are hormone-like substances produced in the brain that have pain-relieving properties. Some scientists believe that people who suffer from...
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Estrogen acts everywhere in the body, including the parts of the brain that control emotion. Some of estrogen's effects include: Increasing...
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There are roughly 20 different kinds of nerve endings in your skin that tell you if something is hot, cold, or painful. These nerve endings convert...
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A blood-brain barrier is the selective barrier that controls the entry of substances from the blood into the brain.
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A single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) scan is a procedure that measures blood flow in different areas of the brain.
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Nerve cell transplantation is an experimental procedure in which normal brain cells are implanted into diseased areas of the brain to replace dying...
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The changes in the brain produced by a disease are known as neuropathology.
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Neuropsychological testing is the evaluation of brain function and an individual's capabilities that uses tests to assess language, visual-perceptual...
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