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The brain, with its intricate mechanisms and control over our perception of reality, makes up the Central Nervous System along with the cerebellum and brainstem, the latter divided into midbrain, pons and medulla. Neuroscience seeks to better understand the functioning of these complex anatomical structures and the remarkable neural network that allows us to form our consciousness, memory and emotions. It is the focus of study in related fields such as neurology, psychiatry and psychology. This set of neurobiological structures has fascinated humanity for many centuries, and human creativity is closely linked to its functioning. Combining two interests, neurosciences and LEGO, this model was created.
In addition to being a fun model to build and a great display piece, the choice of distinct colors for the four brain lobes (frontal lobe in blue, temporal lobe in green, parietal lobe in red and occipital lobe in yellow) also allows it to be used as a simplified educational model to illustrate divisions between key brain structures. The cerebral lobes and cerebellum can also be detached from the brainstem of the model using pins, providing a clearer view of each structure. All lobes are divided in their right and left counterparts at the sagittal axis. Other known structures, such as the substantia nigra, pituitary, optic chiasm and some of the pairs of cranial nerves can also be identified in the set.
Finally, to enhance its playability, the base of the model includes minifigures in three different scenarios representing the neurosciences. The first features a teacher and biologist giving a lecture on neurotransmitters (with GABA in the set representing the inhibitory neurotransmitter of the same name) and sharing research with her attentive students. The second depicts a team of medical doctors working in a busy hospital, caring for patients with neurological conditions. Finally, the third depicts a psychologist in an office helping patients with their mental health through therapy. All of this is related to neuroscience!
The model shown in the pictures is composed of 2966 pieces in total.
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