ANATOMICAL ORGANIZATION of the NERVOUS SYSTEM
... Branches off the cell body that carry information to the cell body. Usually several to many. Relatively short. Often branched. Have receptors for neurotransmitters. Conduct local potentials. ...
... Branches off the cell body that carry information to the cell body. Usually several to many. Relatively short. Often branched. Have receptors for neurotransmitters. Conduct local potentials. ...
neurobiological-basis-of-behavior
... muscles, or sense organs Axon – single threadlike structure that carries signals away from the cell body to the neighboring neurons, organs, or muscles ...
... muscles, or sense organs Axon – single threadlike structure that carries signals away from the cell body to the neighboring neurons, organs, or muscles ...
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... Excitatory - increase membrane permeability, increases chance for threshold to be achieved Inhibitory - decrease membrane permeability, decrease chance for threshold to be achieved ...
... Excitatory - increase membrane permeability, increases chance for threshold to be achieved Inhibitory - decrease membrane permeability, decrease chance for threshold to be achieved ...
Ch_09_Nervous_System_A_
... Excitatory - increase membrane permeability, increases chance for threshold to be achieved Inhibitory - decrease membrane permeability, decrease chance for threshold to be achieved ...
... Excitatory - increase membrane permeability, increases chance for threshold to be achieved Inhibitory - decrease membrane permeability, decrease chance for threshold to be achieved ...
Anatomy and Physiology Unit 7
... 9. The white fatty substance around the neurons that speeds up impulse transmission is called _________________________. 10. A self-propagating wave of electrical negativity that travels along the surface of the neuron membrane is called a/an _______________________. 11. Indentations between the Sch ...
... 9. The white fatty substance around the neurons that speeds up impulse transmission is called _________________________. 10. A self-propagating wave of electrical negativity that travels along the surface of the neuron membrane is called a/an _______________________. 11. Indentations between the Sch ...
The Nervous System
... devastating. Some 50 million people in this country—one in five—suffer from damage to the nervous system. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) supports research on more than 600 neurological diseases. Some of the major types of disorders include: neurogenetic diseases ...
... devastating. Some 50 million people in this country—one in five—suffer from damage to the nervous system. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) supports research on more than 600 neurological diseases. Some of the major types of disorders include: neurogenetic diseases ...
Fundamentals of the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue
... terminals • Movement along axons occurs in two ways – Anterograde — toward axonal terminal – Retrograde — away from axonal terminal ...
... terminals • Movement along axons occurs in two ways – Anterograde — toward axonal terminal – Retrograde — away from axonal terminal ...
Lecture 2
... • Whitish, fatty (protein-lipoid), segmented sheath around most long (NOT ALL) axons ...
... • Whitish, fatty (protein-lipoid), segmented sheath around most long (NOT ALL) axons ...
Chapter 12 Notes Part 1 File
... • The function of the nervous system, along with the endocrine system, is to communicate – Controls and integrates many different functions performed by different organs, tissues, and cells – Communication, Control, Integration, Homeostasis,Survival ...
... • The function of the nervous system, along with the endocrine system, is to communicate – Controls and integrates many different functions performed by different organs, tissues, and cells – Communication, Control, Integration, Homeostasis,Survival ...
by David Zimmerman The ultimate in nerve regeneration
... and tactile sensory neurons, for example. A s p i n e - i n j u r e d goldfish will regain s o m e f u n c t i o n s mediated by central a x o n s , for instance, but not others. And a newt—a small s a l a m a n d e r — w i l l r e g r o w an e n t i r e tail, extending central nervous system axons ...
... and tactile sensory neurons, for example. A s p i n e - i n j u r e d goldfish will regain s o m e f u n c t i o n s mediated by central a x o n s , for instance, but not others. And a newt—a small s a l a m a n d e r — w i l l r e g r o w an e n t i r e tail, extending central nervous system axons ...
C13 Lesson 2 extra credit
... 1. How are a stimulus and a response related? 2. How do the three different types of neurons function? 3. What is a nerve net? How many specialized neurons does a nerve net include? 4. What are the three functions of a brain? 5. How are animals with many sense organs able to process many stimuli at ...
... 1. How are a stimulus and a response related? 2. How do the three different types of neurons function? 3. What is a nerve net? How many specialized neurons does a nerve net include? 4. What are the three functions of a brain? 5. How are animals with many sense organs able to process many stimuli at ...
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... • The water-soluble ions carrying the current across the membrane cannot permeate this coat, it act as an insulator, just like the white coating of the electric wires and prevents the leakage of ions from the neuron through its membrane. ...
... • The water-soluble ions carrying the current across the membrane cannot permeate this coat, it act as an insulator, just like the white coating of the electric wires and prevents the leakage of ions from the neuron through its membrane. ...
Ch.02
... Sympathetic nervous system (Arousing) ◦ Increases heartbeat & blood pressure Parasympathetic nervous system (Calming) ...
... Sympathetic nervous system (Arousing) ◦ Increases heartbeat & blood pressure Parasympathetic nervous system (Calming) ...
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... Part I. Nerve Control • _____________________________ – _______________- specialized for the transition of impulses from one part of the body to another. •Neurons _______________ _______________ –Cannot be replaced. If outside the brain and spinal cord may slowly grow back. Structure of a Neuron ___ ...
... Part I. Nerve Control • _____________________________ – _______________- specialized for the transition of impulses from one part of the body to another. •Neurons _______________ _______________ –Cannot be replaced. If outside the brain and spinal cord may slowly grow back. Structure of a Neuron ___ ...
p. A5 - Viktor`s Notes for the Neurosurgery Resident
... Presence of multiple, closely aggregated, thinly myelinated small-caliber axons is evidence of regeneration (regenerating cluster). – axon regrowth is slow process (limited by slow component of axonal transport, movement of tubulin, actin, intermediate filaments): several days ÷ weeks are required ...
... Presence of multiple, closely aggregated, thinly myelinated small-caliber axons is evidence of regeneration (regenerating cluster). – axon regrowth is slow process (limited by slow component of axonal transport, movement of tubulin, actin, intermediate filaments): several days ÷ weeks are required ...
Webquests_files/Nervous System SWQ
... The nervous system consists of two types of cells. Nerve cells are called _________ Various support cells are associated with the neurons, most typically, ___________ The parts of a neuron include the ________ which receives the impulse (from another nerve cell or from a sensory organ), the ________ ...
... The nervous system consists of two types of cells. Nerve cells are called _________ Various support cells are associated with the neurons, most typically, ___________ The parts of a neuron include the ________ which receives the impulse (from another nerve cell or from a sensory organ), the ________ ...
The Nervous System
... Consists of glial cells and myelinated axons Glial cells outnumber neurons and perform custodial roles ...
... Consists of glial cells and myelinated axons Glial cells outnumber neurons and perform custodial roles ...
Chapter 28- Nervous System
... from sending info, action potentials can be converted to chemical signals (neurotransmitters) • The action potential triggers vesicles to fuse with plasma membrane • Neurotransmitters bind to receptors and open ion channels to ions that start new action potential or stops one • Neurotransmitter is t ...
... from sending info, action potentials can be converted to chemical signals (neurotransmitters) • The action potential triggers vesicles to fuse with plasma membrane • Neurotransmitters bind to receptors and open ion channels to ions that start new action potential or stops one • Neurotransmitter is t ...
Module 6
... Endocrine system communicates by using hormones that travel through the blood system ...
... Endocrine system communicates by using hormones that travel through the blood system ...
Section: Nervous system
... 12. The tip of each branch of an axon is called a(n) _______________. ...
... 12. The tip of each branch of an axon is called a(n) _______________. ...
lecture 14 File
... • No basal lamina. Instead the basal ends are elongated & extended branch processes ...
... • No basal lamina. Instead the basal ends are elongated & extended branch processes ...
Brains, Synapses and Neurotransmitters
... transmission rate Less resistance with a big axon Normally you have a resting potential because a process called Active Transport pump ouf NA+ and pulls K+ in (3:2) so you get a negative charge across the cell ...
... transmission rate Less resistance with a big axon Normally you have a resting potential because a process called Active Transport pump ouf NA+ and pulls K+ in (3:2) so you get a negative charge across the cell ...
FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION OF NERVE FIBER LEARNING
... Nervous system along with endocrine system control all activities of the body .primarily it is divided into Brain Spinal cord Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) Nerves that extend from the brain and spinal cord The central nervous system is composed of large number of excitable nerve cells and th ...
... Nervous system along with endocrine system control all activities of the body .primarily it is divided into Brain Spinal cord Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) Nerves that extend from the brain and spinal cord The central nervous system is composed of large number of excitable nerve cells and th ...
PNS Study Guide
... 5. What structures of the body make up the CNS and PNS? 6. What are the two functional classifications of the PNS? Describe the function of each (flow chart). 7. What are the 2 types of motor nerves? How are they different? 8. What are the 2 types of autonomic nerves? Make sure you know when they ar ...
... 5. What structures of the body make up the CNS and PNS? 6. What are the two functional classifications of the PNS? Describe the function of each (flow chart). 7. What are the 2 types of motor nerves? How are they different? 8. What are the 2 types of autonomic nerves? Make sure you know when they ar ...