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Constituents, organization and processes of the human brain

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posted on 2023-05-22, 14:37 authored by Hannan, AJ, Matthew KirkcaldieMatthew Kirkcaldie
The human brain is an extraordinarily complex biological system underpinning cognition and experience. This complexity is evident at all levels, from genetics to molecular, cellular, network and systems constituents. This article provides an overview of these constituents, their organization and the processes in which they are engaged. We discuss the shaping influences of development and evolution, and describe the brain’s structure and function at several levels: cellular features, the organization of neurons into functional systems, the gross anatomy of the nervous system and the specific structural and functional properties of the cerebral cortex. There is considerable evidence that cortical activity – though not all cortical activity – is correlated with conscious experiences, but exactly which activities constitute consciousness is unclear.

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Publication title

The Constitution of Visual Consciousness: Lessons from Binocular Rivalry. Advances in Consciousness Research

Volume

90

Editors

SM Miller

Pagination

15-35

ISBN

9789027213570

Department/School

Tasmanian School of Medicine

Publisher

John Benjamins Publishing Company

Place of publication

Amsterdam

Extent

12

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Copyright 2013 John Benjamins B.V.

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