Thomas Willis Jr.

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Person
gptkbp:alma_mater gptkb:Christ_Church,_Oxford
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Royal_Society
gptkbp:birth_date 1621-01-27
gptkbp:birth_place Great Bedwyn, Wiltshire, England
gptkbp:children Thomas Willis III
gptkbp:contribution Described the circle of Willis
Studied the effects of environmental factors on brain health
Contributed to the understanding of epilepsy
Developed theories on the function of the brain
Examined the effects of trauma on the brain
Explored the relationship between the brain and emotions
Explored the relationship between the brain and behavior
Investigated the anatomy of the heart
Published works on the nervous system
Published findings on the anatomy of the nervous system
Explored the relationship between the brain and sleep
Published works on the anatomy of the musculoskeletal system
Published findings on the anatomy of the parietal lobe
Investigated the anatomy of the reproductive system
Published works on the anatomy of the somatic nervous system
Explored the relationship between the brain and learning
Investigated the anatomy of the autonomic nervous system
Explored the relationship between the brain and cognition
Contributed to the field of psychiatry
Described the function of the corpus callosum
Examined the anatomy of the spinal cord
Identified the role of the cerebellum
Investigated the anatomy of the amygdala
Investigated the anatomy of the brainstem
Investigated the anatomy of the cranial nerves
Investigated the anatomy of the digestive system
Investigated the anatomy of the eye
Investigated the anatomy of the lymphatic system
Investigated the anatomy of the prefrontal cortex
Investigated the anatomy of the temporal lobe
Investigated the anatomy of the thalamus
Investigated the anatomy of the vascular system
Pioneered the study of the brain's blood supply
Published findings on the anatomy of the ear
Published findings on the anatomy of the skin
Published works on the anatomy of the hypothalamus
Published works on the anatomy of the kidneys
Studied the anatomy of the respiratory system
Studied the effects of addiction on the brain
Studied the effects of aging on the brain
Studied the effects of drugs on the nervous system
Studied the effects of exercise on brain health
Studied the effects of meditation on brain health
Studied the effects of mental illness on the brain
Studied the effects of music on brain health
Studied the effects of nutrition on brain health
Studied the effects of stress on the brain
Studied the effects of stroke
Studied the effects of trauma on mental health
Explored the relationship between the brain and the endocrine system
Investigated the anatomy of the peripheral nervous system
Published works on the anatomy of the occipital lobe
Published findings on the anatomy of the spinal nerves
Studied the effects of social interaction on brain health
Explored the relationship between the brain and memory
Explored the relationship between the brain and sensory perception
Explored the relationship between the brain and creativity
Explored the relationship between the brain and the immune system
Published works on the anatomy of the central nervous system
Published findings on the anatomy of the cerebellum
Explored the relationship between the brain and behavior disorders
Explored the relationship between the brain and decision making
Published findings on the anatomy of the hippocampus
Explored the relationship between the brain and emotional regulation
Explored the relationship between the brain and language.
gptkbp:death_date 1675-11-11
gptkbp:death_place gptkb:London,_England
gptkbp:famous_for Studies of the brain and nervous system
gptkbp:field gptkb:Anatomy
gptkbp:field_of_study Neurology
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Thomas Willis Jr.
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:John_Locke
gptkb:Thomas_Sydenham
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Galen
gptkbp:known_for Neuroscience
The Anatomy of the Brain
The Anatomy of the Cerebellum
The Anatomy of the Nerves
gptkbp:nationality English
gptkbp:notable_work gptkb:Cerebri_Anatome
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:Physician
gptkbp:spouse Mary Willis
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Thomas_Willis
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