Learn about some basic neurobiological knowledge! 

Neurobiology lecture

What makes an organism look the way it looks?
It's the genes! A gene is a sequence of molecules on a larger structure called the DNA. There are only 4 different molecules available and their order defines the way an organism looks like. Humans have around 30.000 genes (+/-).There are different types of genes. The most important ones in the context of the look of an organism are genes that code for proteins (the bricks of life). A sequence of 3 molecules on the DNA codes for the synthesis of one amino acid. Several amino acids are put together to form a protein (i.e. a chain of amino acids) and finally such a synthesised protein can be used for various organic building purposes.
How is a protein synthesized on the basis of a genetic code?
Through a process called gene expression! The DNA containing all genes sits in the nucleus of a body cell. A molecule (mRNA) makes a copy of an exposed gene and leaves the nucleus with it making a stop at a cell organelle called the ER (Endoplasmatic Reticulum). There, other molecules called ribosomes read the copy and translate the copied code into a protein.
What does a neuron do?
It receives, integrates and transmits information.
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Why do humans have heads with brains inside?
Because of cephalisation!
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What is the function of the heart?
It delivers chemical substances to various body parts by pumping blood that contains those substances!
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What is the function of the lunge?
It provides energy by extracting oxygen out of breathed in air!
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What is the function of the brain?
It produces adapted behavior by processing affective and cognitive aspects of information !
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What does affective and cognitive processing mean?
Affective processing means answering "how" questions related to stimuli, whereas cognitive processing answers "what" questions!
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Eye-opening knowledge!
Don't be scared, just open your eyes and start understanding nature, especially the brain. This is the perhaps most interesting knowledge one can have!

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The human mind sits in the brain and the brain contains all the neurons that process information underlying decision making and behavior production.