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Basal Ganglia
We continue our journey deeper into the human brain with our next destination: the basal ganglia. The basal ganglia are …
Cerebral Ventricles
As you probably know by now, the brain is composed of numerous interconnected structures that all work together in tandem …
Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease is a neurological disorder that affects the movement of the body. Researchers are still working to understand why …
Epilepsy Disease
Epilepsy is a disorder that causes abnormal activities in the brain, so it is related to neurological disorders. It leads …
Brain Disorders and Diseases: Overview
The brain is the controlling unit of our body meaning brain disorders and diseases are serious because the nervous system …
Brain Tumor (Cancer)
Abnormal growth in cells leads to the formation of a lump or mass of cells called a tumor. The brain …
Types of Brain Injuries
Summary There are two types of brain injuries including traumatic brain injuries and acquired brain injuries. Traumatic brain injuries can …
The Cerebrum
The cerebrum makes up a large portion of the brain. It is what people refer to when they describe someone …
Anatomy of the Nervous System
The purpose of the nervous system is to transmit signals between the brain and the rest of the body. The …