Articles Index
Ribosomes
Ribosomes are cell organelles that consist of RNA and proteins. They are responsible for assembling the proteins of the cell.
Pituitary Gland
The pituitary gland is a small endocrine system organ that controls a multitude of important functions in the body.
Brainstem
The brainstem is the region of the brain that connects the cerebrum with the spinal cord. It consists of the midbrain, medulla oblongata, and the pons.
Regeneration of Brain Cells
For almost one hundred years scientists believed that brain cells don't regenerate, until now.
Third Ventricle
The third ventricle is part of a network of linked cavities in the brain that extend to form the central canal of the spinal cord.
Pineal Gland
The pineal gland is a pine cone shaped gland of the endocrine system that produces several important hormones including melatonin.
Diencephalon
The diencephalon, along with the telencephalon comprise the two major divisions of forebrain.
Temporal Lobes
The temporal lobes are one of the four main lobes or regions of the cerebral cortex. The temporal lobes play an important role in organizing sensory input, auditory perception and memory.
Hippocampus
The hippocampus is the part of the brain that is involved in memory forming, organizing, and storing. It is a limbic system structure that is particularly important in forming new memories and connecting emotions and senses, such as smell and sound, to memories.
Corpus Callosum
The corpus callosum is a thick band of nerve fibers that divides the cerebrum into left and right hemispheres.
Broca's Area
Broca's area is one of the main areas of the cerebral cortex responsible for producing language.
Anatomy of the Brain - Cerebrum
The cerebrum is the largest portion of the brain. It encompasses about two-thirds of the brain mass and lies over and around most of the structures of the brain.
Hypothalamus
About the size of a pearl, the hypothalamus directs a multitude of important functions in the body. It is the control center for many autonomic functions and also regulates endocrine system hormones.
Anatomy of the Brain - Cerebral Cortex
The cerebral cortex is the outer covering of the cerebrum. It is the layer of the brain often referred to as gray matter.
Occipital Lobes
The occipital lobes are positioned at the back region of the cerebral cortex and are the main centers for visual processing.
Frontal Lobes
The frontal lobes are one of the four main lobes or regions of the cerebral cortex.
Anatomy of the Brain - Cerebellum
The cerebellum is the area of the hindbrain that controls motor movement coordination, balance, equilibrium and muscle tone.
Thalamus
The thalamus is a large, dual lobed mass of grey matter buried under the cerebral cortex. It is involved in sensory perception and regulation of motor functions.
Anatomy of the Brain - Pons
The pons serves as a communications and coordination center between the two hemispheres of the brain.
Medulla Oblongata
The medulla oblongata is a portion of the hindbrain that controls autonomic functions such as breathing, digestion and heart rate.
Amygdala
The amygdala is an almond shaped mass of nuclei located deep within the temporal lobe of the brain.
Human Body Project Ideas
Human body projects and studies allow us to get a better understanding of the human body. The following human body project ideas introduce topics for exploration through experimentation.
Animal Projects
Animal projects and studies are important to understanding various biological processes in animals and even humans. The following animal project ideas introduce areas of animal studies that can be explored through experimentation.
Plant Project Ideas
The following plant project ideas provide suggestions for topics that can be explored through experimentation.
Mesencephalon
Information and resources pertaining to the mesencephalon or midbrain.