Important Facts About the Brain

Important Facts Important Facts About the BrainAbout the Brain

EED 601EED 601Dr. Susan BelgradDr. Susan Belgrad

The Early Human Brain The Early Human Brain • Embryonic Brain The Brain at Birth

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Brain Development Brain Development Embryonic to 6 Mos.Embryonic to 6 Mos.

The NeuronThe Neuron

Neuron MigrationNeuron Migration

NEURONAL MIGRATON

Neuron MigrationNeuron MigrationNeuronal Cell Migration - “Brain Density"

Newborn 3 Months Two YearsRethinking the Brain, Families and Work Institute, Rima Shore, 1997.

Neuron MigrationNeuron MigrationNeuronal Cell Migration - “Brain Density"

The SynapseThe Synapse

How Does the Synapse How Does the Synapse Work?Work?

STRESSSTRESS

Cortisol’s Effect on Brain Cortisol’s Effect on Brain ActivityActivity

This is your brain on cortisolThis is your brain on cortisol

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