Alexis Macedo by Alexis Macedo

What is this point of this activity?

amacedo1 — 2015-12-01 22:46:44 UTC

The point of this activity is to understand how the aging brain functions.

How does this activity relate to class discussion?

amacedo1 — 2015-12-01 22:46:56 UTC

Relates to class because it's how the brain is when you begin to age.

What did you learn?

amacedo1 — 2015-12-01 22:47:10 UTC

I learned what happens to a human's brain once they start to age.

Aging Brain Pt. 1

amacedo1 — 2015-12-01 22:47:51 UTC

It's amazing how neurons can live to 120 some years. Even if one side of the brain can't controll their body side, the other side of the brain can through therapy.

Aging Brain Pt. 2

amacedo1 — 2015-12-02 01:20:17 UTC

By the time you hit your 20's, your brain is uncapable to recall as much stuff anymore and it begins to decline.

Aging Brain Pt. 3

amacedo1 — 2015-12-02 01:30:46 UTC

Physical activity is good for the brain. It can help older people to keep their brain active and recall things.

Aging Brain Pt.4

amacedo1 — 2015-12-02 01:36:56 UTC

Even when you age, new neurons still develop. Scientist use to believe once you lose a neuron, they don't become replaced. But they say medicine can't help it the issue.

Aging Brain Pt. 5

amacedo1 — 2015-12-02 01:40:12 UTC

When the brain begins to age, they may be a case if getting Alzheimer's. A human may forget how they use to do things or how they solved things. A person can even forget simple things like the year, month, and people's names.

Aging Brain Pt. 6

amacedo1 — 2015-12-02 01:40:19 UTC

Alzheimer's is caused by something called plaque and tangles. Pin 1 caused the plaque and tangles.

Aging Brain Pt. 7

amacedo1 — 2015-12-02 01:40:25 UTC

Scientist believe the immune system can prevent or fight Alzheimer's