The document discusses the neurology of wine and its effects on the human brain. It covers:
1) The evolution of the human brain, particularly the limbic system which is responsible for emotions.
2) How nerve cells in the brain communicate using neurotransmitters like dopamine, GABA, and glutamate which are affected by alcohol.
3) The effects of alcohol on behavior, brain neurotransmitters, and neuronal cell membranes. It can excite neurotransmitters like dopamine or inhibit ones like GABA.
4) Chronic alcohol use can damage the brain over time.
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The Neurology of Wine
1. The Neurology of Wine Andrew HodsonMB. ChB. MRCP, DCH. Proprietor of Veritas Winery
2. The Neurology of Wine The evolution of the human brain makes Homo Sapiens Homo Sapiens. The human brain is uniquely sensitive to the effects of wine.
4. The Neurology of Wine The evolution of the human brain is what makes the Sapiens part of Homo Sapiens
5. The Neurology of Wine The evolution of the human brain is what makes the Sapiens part of Homo Sapiens
6. The Neurology of Wine The evolution of the human brain is what makes the Sapiens part of Homo Sapiens
7. The Neurology of Wine The evolution of the human brain is what makes the Sapiens part of Homo Sapiens
8. The Neurology of Wine Archipallium Vegetative function Survival reflexes Reproduction Paleopallium Limbic System Emotion Memory Neopallium Language Cognition Rationality
9. The Neurology of Wine The evolution of the human brain The Limbic System – The Center of Emotions Intelligence Smell Taste Hunger Thirst Sexuality Memory Emotion
10. The Neurology of Wine The evolution of the human brain –The Limbic System Neocortex Entorhinal Cortex Hippocampus Thalamus Hypothalamus Cingulate Gyrus SeptalNucleii Mammilary Bodies Intelligence Smell Taste Hunger Thirst Sexuality Memory Emotion
11. The Neurology of Wine The evolution of the human brain –The Limbic System Language Memory Intelligence Emotion Humor Wine Vision Taste Smell Sensation Music Art Romance Dance Tradition
12. The Neurology of Wine Neurophysiology of the Brain Synapse Neurotransmitter Nerve Cell - Neuron
13. The Neurology of Wine How Nerve Cells Communicate NEUROTRANSMITTERS - Neuromodulation Excitatory Monoamines Dopamine Epinephrine Serotonin Histamine Acetyl Choline Endorphins Inhibitory Gama Amino Butyric Acid GABA