Are there any elements in the Periodic Table that are used in any kind of procedure that involves the brain???

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Are there any elements in the Periodic Table that are used in any kind of procedure that involves the brain???

2007-03-19 10:04:39 · 3 answers · asked by Speed, I Am Speed 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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Only one I can think of is O2 (elemental)

There are a lot of ions. K+ is very important in electron transfer mechanisms in neurons and hence neuron firing.

2007-03-19 10:13:55 · answer #1 · answered by Dr Dave P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Yes alcohol it is used in Lobotomies.

2007-03-19 10:11:05 · answer #2 · answered by Golden Ivy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Yeah, if you snort gold dust, Au(s), you become pimped out

2007-03-19 12:49:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋