2 Minute Neuroscience Autism

Summary

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a condition characterized by difficulties with attention and/or hyperactivity and ... In this video I discuss the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid, or GABA. GABA is the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in ... Broca's area is a region in the frontal lobe that is thought to play an important role in language production, although its precise ... Wernicke's area is a region in the cerebral cortex that historically has been considered important to language comprehension and ... In this video, I discuss Parkinson's disease---the second most common neurodegenerative disease behind Alzheimer's disease. Tinnitus, sometimes called “ringing in the ears,” involves hearing a sound that cannot be linked to an external stimulus. In this ... Huntington's disease is an incurable and fatal neurodegenerative disorder characterized by movement problems and a variety of ... The vestibular system is a sensory system that is essential to normal movement and equilibrium. In this video, I discuss the ... Narcolepsy is a chronic condition that causes excessive daytime sleepiness and leads to an increased tendency to fall asleep ... Dopamine is a monoamine and catecholamine neurotransmitter with many functions in the nervous system ranging from ...