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== The workings of the brain == |
== The workings of the brain == |
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The brain is made up of [[neuron]]s that make use of [[chemistry|chemical reaction]] and [[electricity]] by way of [[neurotransmitter]]s to function. Each brain has a unique [[Brain circuitry pattern|circuitry pattern]]. |
The brain is made up of [[neuron]]s that make use of [[chemistry|chemical reaction]] and [[electricity]] by way of [[neurotransmitter]]s to function. Each brain has a unique [[Brain circuitry pattern|circuitry pattern]]. |
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The brain can have extremely powerful effects on a person's body. Under certain circumstances, medical patients have been known to alter their own blood pressure, lower their body temperature and even manifest a tumor in response to psychological stimuli. [[The Clown]], an artificial being which depended on input from living brains, used this to his advantage in keeping several [[Kohl]], and later [[Harry Kim]] and [[B'Elanna Torres]], captive. When an individual tried to leave the Clown's artificial environment, he would begin to raise their [[norepinephrine|noradrenaline]] levels by pretending to cut off their heads with his [[guillotine]]. With enough stress, he could induce a [[heart attack]] and literally scare the individuals to death. ({{DS9|Things Past}}; {{VOY|The Thaw}}) |
The brain can have extremely powerful effects on a person's body. Under certain circumstances, medical patients have been known to alter their own blood pressure, lower their body temperature and even manifest a tumor in response to psychological stimuli. [[The Clown]], an artificial being which depended on input from living brains, used this to his advantage in keeping several [[Kohl]], and later [[Harry Kim]] and [[B'Elanna Torres]], captive. When an individual tried to leave the Clown's artificial environment, he would begin to raise their [[norepinephrine|noradrenaline]] levels by pretending to cut off their heads with his [[guillotine]]. With enough stress, he could induce a [[heart attack]] and literally scare the individuals to death. ({{DS9|Things Past}}; {{VOY|The Thaw}}) |
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[[Dopterian]]s, [[Breen]] and [[Ferengi]] have a four lobed brain structure, which can not be read by [[telepathy|telepathic]] [[species]]. ({{TNG|The Loss}}; {{DS9|The Forsaken}}) |
[[Dopterian]]s, [[Breen]] and [[Ferengi]] have a four lobed brain structure, which can not be read by [[telepathy|telepathic]] [[species]]. ({{TNG|The Loss}}; {{DS9|The Forsaken}}) |
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== Parts of the brain == |
== Parts of the brain == |
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*[[Brain stem]] |
*[[Brain stem]] |
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*[[Cranial nerve]] |
*[[Cranial nerve]] |
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*[[Cerebral cortex]] |
*[[Cerebral cortex]] |
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*[[Colliculi]] |
*[[Colliculi]] |
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*[[Diencephalon]] |
*[[Diencephalon]] |
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*[[Frontal lobe]] |
*[[Frontal lobe]] |
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*[[Hippocampus]] |
*[[Hippocampus]] |
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*[[Neocortex]] |
*[[Neocortex]] |
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*[[Neural pathway]] |
*[[Neural pathway]] |
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== Brain technologies == |
== Brain technologies == |
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*[[Altonian brain teaser]] |
*[[Altonian brain teaser]] |
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*[[Cortical array]] |
*[[Cortical array]] |
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*[[Neurological analysis]] |
*[[Neurological analysis]] |
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+ | In [[2253]], [[Leonard McCoy]] developed a medical procedure involving brain tissue engrafting. ({{VOY|Lifesigns}}) |
[[Spock]]'s brain was removed by the [[Eymorg]] in [[2268]]. ({{TOS|Spock's Brain}}) |
[[Spock]]'s brain was removed by the [[Eymorg]] in [[2268]]. ({{TOS|Spock's Brain}}) |
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| − | [[Julian Bashir]] performed brain surgery on [[Bareil Antos]] in [[2371]]. Parts of his brain were replaced |
+ | [[Julian Bashir]] performed brain surgery on [[Bareil Antos]] in [[2371]]. Parts of his brain were replaced artificially. It allowed Bareil to live long enough to help [[Winn Adami]] sign the [[Bajoran-Cardassian Treaty]]. ({{DS9|Life Support}}) |
=== Mental Hospitals and Institutes === |
=== Mental Hospitals and Institutes === |
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== Disorders of the brain == |
== Disorders of the brain == |
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=== Psychological disorders === |
=== Psychological disorders === |
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| − | *[[Holo-addiction]] |
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=== Neurological trauma and disorders === |
=== Neurological trauma and disorders === |
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*[[Positronic brain]] |
*[[Positronic brain]] |
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Revision as of 08:24, 6 December 2014
A medical scan of a Humanoid brain
A medical scan of a Vulcan brain.
- "Brain and brain! What is brain?"
- - Kara (TOS: "Spock's Brain")
The brain is the part of the central nervous system that is the center for regulation and control of the body.
The workings of the brain
An open Borg skull showing the brain of a Borg drone.
The brain is made up of neurons that make use of chemical reaction and electricity by way of neurotransmitters to function. Each brain has a unique circuitry pattern.
The mind is also the house of consciousness, subconscious, metaconscious, thought, memory, emotion, the ability to dream and the powers of extrasensory perception by way of psionic energy.
- See: Emergent property
The brain can have extremely powerful effects on a person's body. Under certain circumstances, medical patients have been known to alter their own blood pressure, lower their body temperature and even manifest a tumor in response to psychological stimuli. The Clown, an artificial being which depended on input from living brains, used this to his advantage in keeping several Kohl, and later Harry Kim and B'Elanna Torres, captive. When an individual tried to leave the Clown's artificial environment, he would begin to raise their noradrenaline levels by pretending to cut off their heads with his guillotine. With enough stress, he could induce a heart attack and literally scare the individuals to death. (DS9: "Things Past"; VOY: "The Thaw")
A hard blow to the neck from an opponent in a boxing match will collapse the carotid artery and stop the flow of blood to the brain. (VOY: "The Fight")
Dopterians, Breen and Ferengi have a four lobed brain structure, which can not be read by telepathic species. (TNG: "The Loss"; DS9: "The Forsaken")
In many, but not all species, hallucination is a sign that the brain is malfunctioning. Many cultures purposely alter their perceptions of reality for spiritual or recreational reasons. The Denobulans, for example, hallucinate to reduce stress. Some Native American cultures self-induce hallucinations to experience a vision quest.
The Baneans have the ability to place memory engrams inside a person's brain. This method is incompatible with Human brain physiology. (VOY: "Ex Post Facto")
Psychologists study the mind.
Psychiatrists treat the malfunctioning mind.
Parts of the brain
- Brain stem
- Cranial nerve
- Cerebral cortex
- Cerebral nucleus
- Colliculi
- Diencephalon
- Frontal lobe
- Hippocampus
- Hypothalamus
- Neocortex
- Neural pathway
- Neuropeptide
- Paracortex
- Parietal lobe
- Pineal gland
- Pituitary gland
- Pons
- Prefrontal cortex
- Reticular formation
- Septal area
- Spinal cord
- Spinal nerve
- Synaptic pathway
- Telencephalon
- Temporal lobe
- Thalamus
- Trochlear nerve
- Visual cortex
Energies of the mind
- Bio-neural energy
- Electricity
- Electropathic residue
- Neural energy
- Neurogenic energy
- Psionic energy
- Theta waves
Brain technologies
A Cortical node on a Borg drone
- Altonian brain teaser
- Cortical array
- Cranial implant
- Neural network
- Neuro-stabilizer
- Neurogenic pulse
- Neurolytic emitter
- Synaptic processor
- Termination implant
Brain scanners and probes
- Encephalogram
- Hyperencephalogram
- Mind-sifter
- Neural monitor
- Neuralyte probe
- Psychotricorder
- Romulan mind probe
Mind control technology
Technologies of repair
- Cortical analeptic
- Cortical stimulator
- Neural neutralizer
- Neural transducer
Interface and communication technology
- Cortical implant
- Cortical node
- Cortical processing subunit
- Neural interface
- Neural processor
- Neural transceiver
- Neurogenic interface
- Psi-wave device
- Synaptic stimulator
- Synaptic transceiver
Procedures for the brain
- Accelerated critical neural pathway formation
- Hyperencephalogram
- Hypothalamic series
- Neural link
- Neurogenic restructuring
- Neurographic scan
- Neurological analysis
In 2253, Leonard McCoy developed a medical procedure involving brain tissue engrafting. (VOY: "Lifesigns")
Spock's brain was removed by the Eymorg in 2268. (TOS: "Spock's Brain")
Julian Bashir performed brain surgery on Bareil Antos in 2371. Parts of his brain were replaced artificially. It allowed Bareil to live long enough to help Winn Adami sign the Bajoran-Cardassian Treaty. (DS9: "Life Support")
Mental Hospitals and Institutes
Disorders of the brain
Psychological disorders
- Claustrophobia
- Holo-addiction
- Hypochondria
- Lacunar amnesia
- Mass insanity
- Multiple personality disorder
- Nervous breakdown
- Nihiliphobia
- Polywater intoxication
- Schizophrenia
- Space sickness
- Transporter phobia
- Xenophobia
Neurological trauma and disorders
Mind altering substances and phenomenon
- Chaotic space
- Interphase
- Meditation
- Neural parasites
- Orb
- Polywater
- Psychotropic drugs
- Telepathic memory invasion
- Vision quest
Many cultures purposely alter their perceptions of reality for spiritual or recreational reasons. Religious examples include Bajorans, Nechani, Vulcans and Human cultures such as Native Americans.