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…. At this time the blastocysts becomes an embryo. There are three layers that form the embryo. These layers are called the germ or cell layers. The outer cell layer will eventually become the backbone, the brain, and the nerves. This layer also makes the skin…

…is being ground and coated with saliva, it's passed over the taste buds, which in turn send messages to the brain. The brain uses this information to decide whether or not the food should be swallowed. The food is then gathered into a ball, called a bolus…

…punishing you. Erasistratus another philosopher in the Greek period. He wrote a book that had observations on the heart, vessels, brain, and cranial nerves. The next period in time was the Roman era. The roman…

…, but is a depressant, and causes the brain to lower self control, and impairs vision, other senses and effects bodily coordination. This tranquilizing effect is effected by the consumption or other wise intake of alcohol has serious effects on the liver, the heart…

…Phrenology "Before phrenology all we knew about the brain was, how to slice it" -- Richard Chenevix, 1828 (Victorian Web). Phrenology was a popular pseudoscience that was founded by Franz Gall. He believed that by examining the bumps…

…a successful hemsipherectomy (procedure that removes one half of the brain) on Maranda Francisco. Maranda had had Rasmussen's encephalitis, which was an extremely rare brain disease. Dr. Carson would go on to perform many difficult surgeries like this one…

…years or more before the 1st human being is cloned. Scientists believe cloned human parts will not result in identical forms. For example the shape of the kidney or curve of the skull will not be the same. Also, because the human brain is the control…

…for about 20% of all lung cancers. Although the cancer cells are small, they can multiply quickly and form large tumors. The tumors can spread to the lymph nodes and to other organs such as the brain, the liver, and the bones. Small cell lung cancer is usually…

…states that an animal’s physiological make up and the animal’s basic behavior are linked. Hence, animals do have conscious minds. Searle differs from Descartes in that he is not considered a dualist. Searle believes that the mind is caused by the brain…

…Moutoussany on February 20, 1977. IN 1983, Arthur had a heart attack. He underwent bypass surgery and needed a blood transfusion. Around 1988, Arthur felt a numbness in his right hand and he went to the hospital where he under went brain surgery. He had a brain…