Understanding the Brain

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• Understanding the Brain

David Mallott, MD Associate Dean, Medical
Education Associate Professor, Department of
Psychiatry University of Maryland School of
Medicine Mini-Med School 2008
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The Brain

• Structure
• Chemistry
• Electricity

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Structure

• Neurons
• Glia
• Lobes
• Comparison with other
  animals

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Chemistry
Neurotransmitters -Dopamine -Serotonin
-Acetyl Chorine Receptors
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Electricity

• EEG
• Electroconvulsive Therapy
• Seizures

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Brain Activity

• Senses
• Memory
• Thoughts
• Emotions
• IQ
• Pain
• Managing the Body