Falling into different states of mind is part of everyday life for people. Sometimes they feel down and sad, then again they are powerful and joyful and feel a great euphoria. Often there is no obvious explanation for one feeling or the other. Sometimes, however, the ability to feel euphoria can be prevented. What is … Euphoria: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
The drug cocaine is considered one of the strongest stimulants: it lifts the mood, makes awake and powerful. And it is dangerous. What is cocaine? The drug affects neurotransmitter activity in the brain. Cocaine is extracted from the leaves of the coca bush (Erythroxylum coca). It thrives primarily on the Andean slopes of Colombia, Bolivia … Cocaine: Effects, Uses & Risks
Neurotransmitters are something like the couriers of our body. They are biochemical substances that have the task of transmitting signals from one nerve cell (neuron) to the next. Without neurotransmitters, the control of our body would be completely impossible. What are neurotransmitters? The term neurotransmitter already describes the usefulness of these messenger substances very well, … Neurotransmitters: Structure, Function & Diseases
Babbling is the preliminary stage of speech. After the first form of communication, crying, the baby learns to string vowels and consonants together. This results in babbling, which adults consider cute and is essential to forming words. What is babbling? Babbling is the preliminary stage of speech. After the first form of communication, crying, the … Babbling: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Mechanoreception in humans includes all senses that are excited by mechanical stimuli. They are important for perception and the control of life processes. What is mechanoreception? Mechanoreceptors are specialized nerve cells that respond to specific mechanical stimuli. Mechanoreceptors are specialized nerve cells that respond to specific mechanical stimuli. They are located in various tissues, organs, … Mechanoreception: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Screaming refers to a sound utterance at a high volume. Strong emotional feelings are usually associated with crying, and depending on the age of the person, crying has a different communicative meaning. What is shouting? Yelling refers to a sound expression at a high volume. Screaming is usually associated with strong emotional feelings. A cry … Screaming: Function, Task & Diseases
Selective perception is based on the natural mechanism by which the human brain looks for patterns in its environment. Because of its selective nature, people are more likely to perceive what can be fitted into a pattern. Selectivity of perception acquires clinical relevance, for example, in the context of depression. What is selective perception? Selective … Selective Perception: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Carbohydrates are an important group of physiological energy sources. The group of substances produced by photosynthesis makes up the largest portion of biomass on Earth. What are carbohydrates? Carbohydrates are an important group of physiological energy carriers. The group of substances produced by photosynthesis makes up the largest portion of biomass on Earth and is … Carbohydrates: Function & Diseases
Endorphins are opioid peptides synthesized by the body itself, which have an influence on the sensation of pain and hunger and can very likely also trigger euphoria. It is certain that endorphins are released by the pituitary and hypothalamus in painful emergency situations and, for example, during endurance sports at peak performance. It is very … Endorphins: Function & Diseases
It is through desire that the most important, non-essential needs of the human being come to the surface. Although these may not seem vital, humans can tie the success of their existence to the satisfaction of these needs. Disregard or failure to satisfy the desire may result in long-term consequences that burden the human being. … Desire: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
The dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) is a composite plant. The bright yellow flowers are among the first flowers in the spring and are therefore an important bee food, but also for the walker a feast for the eyes. The plant contains a white milky sap and has a long strong taproot. The active ingredients of the … Dandelion: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Introduction An attack of weakness is a short, spontaneously occurring state of physical weakness, which in extreme cases can also lead to loss of consciousness. The weakness attack can be accompanied by symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, trembling, greatly accelerated breathing (hyperventilation), impairment of sensory functions such as vision or hearing and palpitations. Weakness attacks … Weakness attack
