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    because of the way that teen brains develop. Teen brains develop and process in an entirely different way than adult and child brains. There is an incredibly plasticity of the brain that is the most prevalent in adolescence. This encourages open mindedness, exploration, curiosity, and huge strides in development but also increases susceptibility to mental illness and risky behaviors. A teen brain is undergoing vital and significant developments. Different components of the brain are becoming more interconnected

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    The Human Brain

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    understand the complexity of the human brain. Just as when one goes to buy a car they focus on the outside features instead of what is under the hood and how it works. Just as a car has an engine and other features working the car, the brain has different functions that control not only your movements, but also the way that you perceive the world. With the brain only weighing around three pounds it is known to be the best “computer system” there is. The brain has to communicate with the senses and

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    Hind Brain

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    developing the brain it is like a tube with swellings which indicate what parts they will turn into as the brain develops starting from the top in a pre birth human mammal the top most bump in the upsidedown u-shaped tube is the forbrain also called prosencephalon that will develop into the cerebal hemispheres he thalamus, and the hypothalamus in mammals.(Merriam-Webster, n.d.) the second part down of the tube is the midbrain that will eventually form the the portion of the brain that lies between

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    The Adolescent's Brain

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    An adolescent’s brain is not yet done developing and has not reached the same stage as the brain of an adult. Adolescents should be able to mature in a safe environment, not behind the bars of a prison cell. In her TED Talk, The Mysterious Workings of the Adolescent Brain, Sarah-Jayne Blakemore, a Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience at University College London, stated, “Medial prefrontal cortex activity in social cognition tasks decreases during adolescence

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    Brain Obstacles

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    Male brains seem to be 8% to 13% larger in volume compared to a woman’s brain. Certain areas of the brain that are larger in men include the structures that play a role in controlling language, memory, emotion and behavior. Though men seem to have sightly larger brain, there seem to be no cognitive differences. Overall, researchers were unable to find any patterns that created a distinction between men and women. Multiple studies examined multiple structures in the brain including the volume

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    Stereotyping The Brain

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    The Wonders of Our Brain This marvelous, complex organ is considered to be the command center that controls our every move, and thought. However enigmatic in its own rite, it holds many ambiguities, and the key to unlocking man’s ever growing temptation to discover new ideas and concepts. Man’s perception of the brain has changed significantly. For centuries, the concept of how the brain works has intrigued man’s understanding. Man is fascinated with the human brain, its functions, and physiology

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    Brain Fire

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    Despite the existence of a variety of brain boosting supplements, medications and treatments, brain fire stands out to be the best in the market. The supplement assists in enhancing concentration as well as helping the mind to retain of information. It is advisable for persons with challenges in concentration to subscribe to the product as it significantly increases overall brain power and makes it possible to overcome analytical challenges as well as assist in making smarter decisions. The different

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    Brain Imaging

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    Discussing the Use of Brain Imaging Technologies In Investigating the Relationships Between Biological Factors and Behavior This essay will attempt to offer a balanced review of the use of brain imaging technologies in investigating the relationships between biological factors and behavior. The different types of brain imaging technologies are PET: Positron Emission Topography, MRI: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, fMRI: functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging, EEG: Electroencephalogram, and lastly CAT:

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    Teenage Brains

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    The brain has the function of making their body work and help with the teens brain daily life. The gray matter is where nerves are located. They are affect the way the person acts. The gray matter is where the nerves are located . One nerve is made up of neurons-a nerve cell-The neuron is made up of dendrites, axons and nucleus . The dendrites receive signals from axon terminals and this is a synapses. As a teen grows the brain starts pruning its synapses. With this the brain is taking out instructions

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    Brain Symbolism

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    The symbolism of the heart being related to the brain I feel is very unlikely. Although studies have shown that in recent research of the heart they have found little details on how they have discovered little neutrons and protons and nerve cells that can relate to the brain making it more believable that the heart is much more than just another organ. The heart does not only just pump blood but they also think the heart can transplant memories from the donor's past experiences. The symbolism

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