One of the great unsolved mysteries of science is how the human brain can support the complex, coordinated, and intelligent behavior of which we are capable.
Navigation is made possible by a series of complex calculations performed by specialized cells deep in the cerebellum, which receives information from the vestibular system.
The major senses detect and discriminate among signals from the environment. Signals carry information that supports our vital functions, such as taste and smell in eating.
The term aphasia refers to the disruption of a person’s ability to communicate with language. Read about aphasia and other language disorders in this Dana review article.
Language being a complex function, there are many ways a person can develop a problem speaking, so it is useful to break down the process. By language, we refer to the way we use symbols, spoken or written, to communicate.