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Communication is the process
of exchanging information,
usually via a common
protocol. "Communication
studies" is the academic
discipline focused on
communication forms,
processes and meanings,
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Brain
In animals, the brain, or
encephalon, is the control
center of the central
nervous system. In most
animals, the brain is
located in the head,
protected by the skull and
close to the primary sensory
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Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity
disorder (ADHD) (sometimes
referred to as ADD for those
without hyperactivity) is
thought to be a neurological
disorder, always present
from childhood, which manife ... > full story
Encephalopathy
Encephalopathy is a
nonspecific term describing
a syndrome affecting the
brain. Generally, it refers
to involvement of large
parts of the brain (or the
whole organ), instead of
identifiable changes
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Limbic system
The limbic system is the collective name for structures in the human brain involved in emotion, motivation, and emotional association with memory. It affects motivation and is more active in ... > more -
Human brain
The human brain is the center of the central nervous system in humans as well as the primary control center for the peripheral nervous system. The brain controls "lower" or involuntary activities ... > more -
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Hypothalamus
In mammals, the hypothalamus is a region of the brain located below the thalamus, forming the major portion of the ventral region of the diencephalon and functioning to regulate certain metabolic ... > more -
Central nervous system
The central nervous system (CNS) represents the largest part of the nervous system, including the brain and the spinal cord. Together with the peripheral nervous system, it has a fundamental role in ... > more -
Spinal cord
The spinal cord is a part of the vertebrate nervous system that is enclosed in and protected by the vertebral column (it passes through the spinal canal). It consists of nerve cells. The cord conveys ... > more -
Sensory neuron
Sensory neurons are nerve cells within the nervous system responsible for converting external stimuli from the organism's environment into internal electrical impulses. For example, some sensory ... > more -
Virtual reality
Virtual reality (VR) is a technology which allows a user to interact with a computer-simulated environment, be it a real or imagined one. Most current virtual reality environments are primarily ... > more -
Lead poisoning
Lead poisoning is a condition, also known as plumbism or painter's colic, caused by increased blood serum lead levels. The symptoms of lead poisoning include neurological problems, such as reduced ... > more
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