Biology: The Dynamics of Life 1998

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Chapter 40: The Nervous System and the Effects of Drugs 
The Whole Brain Atlas
At this site you can view images of the human brain with parts labeled. Included are images showing locations of damage to the brain from strokes, cancer, and disease. Take the quiz that tests your ability to name the brain structures.

Global Anatomy
Information and art on the spinal cord, brainstem, cerebellum, thalamus, and cranial nerves.

National Institute on Drug Abuse
This site provides information on drugs that are abused and their effects on the human body. What are anabolic steroids and how do they affect the brain?

The Secret Life of the Brain
This PBS site explores issues involving the brain. Click on "3-D Brain Anatomy" to take a virtual tour of the brain. Then, view the episode on "The Baby's Brain". When does the brain first begin to develop?

Brain - The World Inside Your Head
This traveling museum exhibit offers a virtual tour of the exhibit, brain games, and other useful information. Follow the link to take a virtual tour of the exhibit. According to the information presented, which animal's brain is similar in size to a human's brain?

Brain Explorer
Some people experience symptoms that result from a brain disorder. Click on "focus on brain disorders". What are the symptoms of a migraine? Panic disorder?

Explore the Brain and Spinal Cord
This site answers some commonly asked questions about the nervous system. Click on "drug effects". What do amphetamines do to the nervous system?

 

 
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