PPT-Brain and Language The Brain: Basics

The Hemispheres Left Hemisphere Right Hemisphere Connected by corpus collosum a bundle of 200 million nerve fibers The Brain Basics The Cortex 14 thick layer covering the brain Makes human capable of higher cognitive functions. Brain Basics EATH OFAEURON Introduction Until recently, most neuroscientists thought we were born with all the neurons we were ever going to have. As children we might produce some new neurons to h APP/MS/OM/003/020913. 2. Brain development . starts early….. Brain cells (neurons) form in first months of fetal development. Born with 100 billion brain cells . Enough brain cells to learn just about anything – no more are developed after birth. Brain Stem. Oldest and smallest region. Controls life itself. Governs basic, but critical survival needs. Heart actions. Digestion. Circulation. Breathing. Deeply instinctual and ritualistic. Executes the flight, fight, or freeze response. ACL is an operating division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.. Aging and Health . AGING WELL DEPENDS ON YOUR GENES, LIFESTYLE CHOICES, AND ENVIRONMENT.. Even if you’re healthy, changes . ACL is an operating division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.. Aging and Health . AGING WELL DEPENDS ON YOUR GENES, LIFESTYLE CHOICES, AND ENVIRONMENT.. Even if you’re healthy, changes . ACL is an operating division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.. Aging and Health . AGING WELL DEPENDS ON YOUR GENES, LIFESTYLE CHOICES, AND ENVIRONMENT.. Even if you’re healthy, changes . ACL is an operating division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.. Aging and Health . AGING WELL DEPENDS ON YOUR GENES, LIFESTYLE CHOICES, AND ENVIRONMENT.. Even if you’re healthy, changes . Chapter 3. Nervous System. The Brain. Heredity. The Nervous System. Nerve cells communicate and send messages throughout body. 100 BILLION. Neurotransmitters – chemicals. Acetylcholine – Muscle contractions/control. Lecture 5. Body and brain for language. 1. Projects. Spell out your main question(s). Make sure that it is relevant to language origins!. Define your main terms: “language”, “gesture”, “cognition”, “adaptation”, “culture” – at least provisionally. How does the brain work?. How does that impact my life?. Introduction. &. Background. DAY 1:. BRAIN STRUCTURE & FUNCTION. What do different parts . of the brain do?. What do we think we . know/ have heard. OPIOID OVERDOSE. Presentation for Healthcare Professionals and First Responders . provided by the NH Providers Association. What is Brain Injury from Opioid Overdose? (1/2). During an opioid overdose, injury to the brain can occur. Lecture 4. Biological Bases of Language II. Announcements. Be working on HW1 (due 1/24/13). Be working on bio bases review questions - remember that collaboration is strongly encouraged. Check out the reference material on the webpage. Studying language helps us learn about:. The brain regions responsible for . language. What goes wrong in language . disorders. Language is located in the left hemisphere of the . brain. How do we know this?. By: Michelle Coy. EDCI545 Brain Science and Learning. La Sierra University – Dr. Caviness . Part One >. The Brain. 1. 3. 2. http://fresh.spiffystores.com/products/grapefruit. http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/File:Brain-in-hand.jpg.