Descending motor pathways and the spinal
... forebrain, knowledge about the anatomy and function of the structures in the more caudally located parts of the central nervous system is indispensable. In this paper an overview will be presented of these caudal structures in brainstem and spinal cord as far as they concern the motor system, (secti ...
... forebrain, knowledge about the anatomy and function of the structures in the more caudally located parts of the central nervous system is indispensable. In this paper an overview will be presented of these caudal structures in brainstem and spinal cord as far as they concern the motor system, (secti ...
Chapter 9 The Nervous System
... – Inward movement of Na+ depolarizes the membrane by making the inside more positive than the outside at the stimulated point; this depolarization is a nerve impulse (action potential) – The stimulated section of membrane immediately repolarizes, but by that time the depolarization has already trigg ...
... – Inward movement of Na+ depolarizes the membrane by making the inside more positive than the outside at the stimulated point; this depolarization is a nerve impulse (action potential) – The stimulated section of membrane immediately repolarizes, but by that time the depolarization has already trigg ...
Effect of PACAP in Central and Peripheral Nerve Injuries
... animals are injured from 2 m with a 450 g weight and the skull fracture is prevented by cementing a small stainless-steel disc on the calvaria modeling impact acceleration head injury. Using this model, our light microscopic examination showed that the vehicle- and drug-treated animals subjected to ...
... animals are injured from 2 m with a 450 g weight and the skull fracture is prevented by cementing a small stainless-steel disc on the calvaria modeling impact acceleration head injury. Using this model, our light microscopic examination showed that the vehicle- and drug-treated animals subjected to ...
Chapter 9 The Nervous System
... – Inward movement of Na+ depolarizes the membrane by making the inside more positive than the outside at the stimulated point; this depolarization is a nerve impulse (action potential) – The stimulated section of membrane immediately repolarizes, but by that time the depolarization has already trigg ...
... – Inward movement of Na+ depolarizes the membrane by making the inside more positive than the outside at the stimulated point; this depolarization is a nerve impulse (action potential) – The stimulated section of membrane immediately repolarizes, but by that time the depolarization has already trigg ...
1№S€EN1>IMÎ PATHWAYS FROM ТИК BRAIN STEM ТО ТИК
... are very definitely not primates, but which have very detailed finger movements like the raccoon, likewise have such direct connexions from the motor cortex to the motoneurons in question (Petras, '68, '69; Wirth et al., '74). This emphasizes the point that some structural features which have been l ...
... are very definitely not primates, but which have very detailed finger movements like the raccoon, likewise have such direct connexions from the motor cortex to the motoneurons in question (Petras, '68, '69; Wirth et al., '74). This emphasizes the point that some structural features which have been l ...
Introducing a New Product
... Components of neurons (cont) Dendrites Each neuron has one or more dendrites, which branch from the cell body Conduct nerve signals to the cell body of the neuron Distal ends of dendrites of sensory neurons are receptors Dendritic spines—small knoblike protrusions on dendrites of some brain ...
... Components of neurons (cont) Dendrites Each neuron has one or more dendrites, which branch from the cell body Conduct nerve signals to the cell body of the neuron Distal ends of dendrites of sensory neurons are receptors Dendritic spines—small knoblike protrusions on dendrites of some brain ...
NIH Public Access
... As will become apparent in this review, much of the investigation into the role of mitochondrial Ca2+ transport in CNS diseases has focused around the induction of the permeability transition. There has been some controversy over the nature or even existence of the permeability transition in isolate ...
... As will become apparent in this review, much of the investigation into the role of mitochondrial Ca2+ transport in CNS diseases has focused around the induction of the permeability transition. There has been some controversy over the nature or even existence of the permeability transition in isolate ...
Xavier Nadal i Roura PARTICIPATION OF THE ENDOGENOUS OPIOID AND CANNABINOID SYSTEMS
... postulates the inexistence of the specific pain pathways. By contrast, he maintained that pain is the consequence of the summation of impulses from other sensory pathways (Serra 2006). In the XX century science was advancing in giant steps with important discoverings that contributed to the current ...
... postulates the inexistence of the specific pain pathways. By contrast, he maintained that pain is the consequence of the summation of impulses from other sensory pathways (Serra 2006). In the XX century science was advancing in giant steps with important discoverings that contributed to the current ...
Genetic and Functional Modularity of Hox Activities in the
... January 2013 | Volume 9 | Issue 1 | e1003184 ...
... January 2013 | Volume 9 | Issue 1 | e1003184 ...
Rationalizing Context-Dependent Preferences: Divisive
... This places a limit on both the total number of neurons in the brain, and the number that can be allocated to any given task (since neurons are not perfectly substitutable). This basic capacity constraint on information processing has two implications that will be particularly relevant for choice be ...
... This places a limit on both the total number of neurons in the brain, and the number that can be allocated to any given task (since neurons are not perfectly substitutable). This basic capacity constraint on information processing has two implications that will be particularly relevant for choice be ...
Here follows a list of recently published papers
... http://t.co/avwjFHZA7z Deficiency of prion protein: impaired autophagic flux in neurons http://bit.ly/1mFLiM3 CA3 size predicts the precision of memory recall http://bit.ly/1mukcG9 " A Role for Tac2, NkB, and Nk3 Receptor in Normal and Dysregulated Fear Memory Consolidation http://www.cell.com/neuro ...
... http://t.co/avwjFHZA7z Deficiency of prion protein: impaired autophagic flux in neurons http://bit.ly/1mFLiM3 CA3 size predicts the precision of memory recall http://bit.ly/1mukcG9 " A Role for Tac2, NkB, and Nk3 Receptor in Normal and Dysregulated Fear Memory Consolidation http://www.cell.com/neuro ...
Gentle Mechanical Skin Stimulation Inhibits Micturition Contractions
... Mechanisms underlying somatic modulation of bladder functions have been studied in anesthetized animals [3, 4]. When the bladder is full, rhythmic micturition contractions (RMCs) emerge because of burst discharges of the pelvic nerve innervating the bladder. Various kinds of noxious somatic stimuli, ...
... Mechanisms underlying somatic modulation of bladder functions have been studied in anesthetized animals [3, 4]. When the bladder is full, rhythmic micturition contractions (RMCs) emerge because of burst discharges of the pelvic nerve innervating the bladder. Various kinds of noxious somatic stimuli, ...
the role of zinc in the pathogenesis and treatment of central nervous
... zinc in synaptic cleft may be reuptaken by both preand postsynaptic neurons and also glial cells (22). The adequate zinc level is critical for CNS development and the differentiation of nervous stem cells in mammals (9, 26). The sustainable zinc homeostasis is necessary for the proper development of ...
... zinc in synaptic cleft may be reuptaken by both preand postsynaptic neurons and also glial cells (22). The adequate zinc level is critical for CNS development and the differentiation of nervous stem cells in mammals (9, 26). The sustainable zinc homeostasis is necessary for the proper development of ...
A Systematic Nomenclature for the Insect Brain
... neuropils listed in the next section. Thinner fiber-bundle neuropils tend to run within synapse-rich neuropils and are not distinguished within those neuropils. Although the synapse-rich neuropils and fiber-bundle neuropils are also distinguishable in preparations stained by conventional histology s ...
... neuropils listed in the next section. Thinner fiber-bundle neuropils tend to run within synapse-rich neuropils and are not distinguished within those neuropils. Although the synapse-rich neuropils and fiber-bundle neuropils are also distinguishable in preparations stained by conventional histology s ...
Neural Control - International Continence Society
... report scientific evidence that has appropriate controls and achieves statistical significance. Other categories of evidence, e.g. uncontrolled studies, inadequate statistical support, anecdotal information, hypothesis or speculation will be referred to as such. Of some importance in this field are ...
... report scientific evidence that has appropriate controls and achieves statistical significance. Other categories of evidence, e.g. uncontrolled studies, inadequate statistical support, anecdotal information, hypothesis or speculation will be referred to as such. Of some importance in this field are ...
Convergence, Divergence, Pupillary Reactions and
... intrinsic eye muscles are of widespread clinical and experimental interest although still poorly understood. Most of the investigations carried out to date have been devoted to the conjugate gaze mechanism, pupillary dilatation as related to the autonomic nervous system, and the pupillary light refl ...
... intrinsic eye muscles are of widespread clinical and experimental interest although still poorly understood. Most of the investigations carried out to date have been devoted to the conjugate gaze mechanism, pupillary dilatation as related to the autonomic nervous system, and the pupillary light refl ...
1 - Test Bank
... 25. The primary purpose of the myelin sheath is to ________. a. insulate the neuron so it can transmit information more efficiently Correct: The myelin sheath protects and insulates the neuron, and helps to speed up the process of neural communication. b. receive messages from outside the neuron and ...
... 25. The primary purpose of the myelin sheath is to ________. a. insulate the neuron so it can transmit information more efficiently Correct: The myelin sheath protects and insulates the neuron, and helps to speed up the process of neural communication. b. receive messages from outside the neuron and ...
Kir2 potassium channels in rat striatum are strategically
... ions to pass through the pore5: The carbonyl oxygen atoms of the channel pore are in the precise position to substitute for the oxygen of solvating water molecules. Thus, the entering K+ ion can strip its hydration shell at reasonably balanced energy cost. In K+ channels, however, the carbonyl oxyge ...
... ions to pass through the pore5: The carbonyl oxygen atoms of the channel pore are in the precise position to substitute for the oxygen of solvating water molecules. Thus, the entering K+ ion can strip its hydration shell at reasonably balanced energy cost. In K+ channels, however, the carbonyl oxyge ...
Subicular and CA1 hippocampal projections to the accessory
... yielded retrograde-labeled cells in the ventral CA1 (de Olmos et al., 1978), although authors were unsure of this projection due to the large sizes of their injections. The reason could be methodological and/or due to species differences. Sensitive retrograde tracers such as FG gave rise to retrogra ...
... yielded retrograde-labeled cells in the ventral CA1 (de Olmos et al., 1978), although authors were unsure of this projection due to the large sizes of their injections. The reason could be methodological and/or due to species differences. Sensitive retrograde tracers such as FG gave rise to retrogra ...
A network of topographic numerosity maps in human
... bioRxiv preprint first posted online Oct. 3, 2016; doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1101/078931. The copyright holder for this preprint (which was not peer-reviewed) is the author/funder. It is made available under a CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 International license. ...
... bioRxiv preprint first posted online Oct. 3, 2016; doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1101/078931. The copyright holder for this preprint (which was not peer-reviewed) is the author/funder. It is made available under a CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 International license. ...
Bridging Areas of Injury in the Spinal Cord
... Peripheral nerve was placed into a complete transection gap of 5 or 10 mm (Richardson and others 1980). After 3 to 4 months, tracing demonstrated that fibers grow into and across the implant from both stumps. A mean of 5850 myelinated axons are found in the graft if the nearby dorsal roots are avuls ...
... Peripheral nerve was placed into a complete transection gap of 5 or 10 mm (Richardson and others 1980). After 3 to 4 months, tracing demonstrated that fibers grow into and across the implant from both stumps. A mean of 5850 myelinated axons are found in the graft if the nearby dorsal roots are avuls ...
New Treatment Approaches in Tinnitus: The Place of Repetitive
... of these effects may last from minutes to hours. In the current studies, there are articles suggesting that these neural changes in tDCS-applied patients can be observed not only in the short run after the application but also in the long run (29). In the literature, some of the very seldom and mild ...
... of these effects may last from minutes to hours. In the current studies, there are articles suggesting that these neural changes in tDCS-applied patients can be observed not only in the short run after the application but also in the long run (29). In the literature, some of the very seldom and mild ...
Section Summary
... • The physiological characteristics of the cells that constitute our bodies evolved long ago, when these cells floated freely in the ocean. • In essence, what the evolutionary process has accomplished is the ability to make our own seawater for bathing our cells, to add to this seawater the oxygen a ...
... • The physiological characteristics of the cells that constitute our bodies evolved long ago, when these cells floated freely in the ocean. • In essence, what the evolutionary process has accomplished is the ability to make our own seawater for bathing our cells, to add to this seawater the oxygen a ...
Increased Mesolimbic GABA Concentration Blocks Heroin Self
... Heroin is the most rapidly acting and most abused of the opiates. Unfortunately, its high abuse liability is not matched by effective pharmacological therapy. Currently, the most effective treatment strategy is opiate replacement therapy with methadone or its derivative, l-␣-acetylmethadone. However ...
... Heroin is the most rapidly acting and most abused of the opiates. Unfortunately, its high abuse liability is not matched by effective pharmacological therapy. Currently, the most effective treatment strategy is opiate replacement therapy with methadone or its derivative, l-␣-acetylmethadone. However ...