Brianna Oertel

[Brianna Oertel @bo652867]

@EHalko Neurotransmitters tell a message where it should go, when it should go & how strong the signal should be #YourBrainWCUs15 @DrJ_wcu

[Brianna Oertel @bo652867]

@Bri_baby247 Anterior cingulate cortex (AAC) sorts the conflicting info in column B but scientists are unsure how #YourBrainWCUs15 @DrJ_wcu

[Brianna Oertel @bo652867]

@DrJ_wcu This shows the homunculous.The larger areas require more of the brain for complex movements #YourBrainWCUs15

[Brianna Oertel @bo652867]

@DrJ_wcu The SMA connects the planning & execution of motion. Planning is based on past experiences #YourBrainWCUs15

[Brianna Oertel @bo652867]

@DrJ_wcu The brain shrinks w/ age but some areas become more finely tuned. Gaining wisdom & patience #YourBrainWCUs15

[Brianna Oertel @bo652867]

@DrJ_wcu When multi-tasking, one is compromising their prefrontal cortex. Over time this can cause damage to the brain. #YourBrainWCUs15