Chapter 9 Nervous
... signals along their length body - major portion of neuron axon - transmits signals to other structures (groups are nerves) dendrite - receive signals from other neurons 3 Classifications of Neurons Sensory Neurons - deliver a signal from a specialized receptor to the CNS. (force, light, sound, chemi ...
... signals along their length body - major portion of neuron axon - transmits signals to other structures (groups are nerves) dendrite - receive signals from other neurons 3 Classifications of Neurons Sensory Neurons - deliver a signal from a specialized receptor to the CNS. (force, light, sound, chemi ...
Imaging shows structural changes in mild traumatic brain injury
... attention, and executive function. All subjects were at least six months post-injury, and the majority were high-functioning people who were employed or in school at the time of evaluation. The researchers found that structural changes in the white matter correlate to observable cognitive deficits r ...
... attention, and executive function. All subjects were at least six months post-injury, and the majority were high-functioning people who were employed or in school at the time of evaluation. The researchers found that structural changes in the white matter correlate to observable cognitive deficits r ...
Objective 1 | Explain why psychologists are concerned with human
... and personal history to produce that unique individual. Scientists gain much from their study of neural processes in other mammals and in relatively simple animals because humans and other animals have similar neural systems. Page: 54 Objective 3| Describe the parts of a neuron, and explain how its ...
... and personal history to produce that unique individual. Scientists gain much from their study of neural processes in other mammals and in relatively simple animals because humans and other animals have similar neural systems. Page: 54 Objective 3| Describe the parts of a neuron, and explain how its ...
Presentation - Ch 2 Sections Demo-6-7
... Close-up: The Tools of Discovery How do neurobiologists investigate the inner workings of the brain? ...
... Close-up: The Tools of Discovery How do neurobiologists investigate the inner workings of the brain? ...
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... I) NERVOUS SYSTEM = Master control and communication system of the body. This system works with the ENDOCRINE system to maintain and regulate body HOMEOSTASIS (balance). NERVOUS SYSTEM – Fast action, uses electrical impulses. Changes by this system tend to be fast but temporary. ENDOCRINE SYSTEM – ...
... I) NERVOUS SYSTEM = Master control and communication system of the body. This system works with the ENDOCRINE system to maintain and regulate body HOMEOSTASIS (balance). NERVOUS SYSTEM – Fast action, uses electrical impulses. Changes by this system tend to be fast but temporary. ENDOCRINE SYSTEM – ...
Chapter 3 Quiz
... Don’t forget to write your answers on a separate piece of paper to grade when you’re done! 1. A neuron without terminal buttons would be unable to a) receive information from neighboring neurons b) generate an action potential c) direct the synthesis of neurotransmitters d) secrete neurotransmitter ...
... Don’t forget to write your answers on a separate piece of paper to grade when you’re done! 1. A neuron without terminal buttons would be unable to a) receive information from neighboring neurons b) generate an action potential c) direct the synthesis of neurotransmitters d) secrete neurotransmitter ...
Inner Ear
... cells. Each ear contains thousands of hair cells. The hair cells are arranged by frequency (pitch) just like the keyboard of a piano. Nerves are attached to the bottom of these hair cells so when the hair cells move, electrical impulses are passed to specific parts of the auditory nerve. These elect ...
... cells. Each ear contains thousands of hair cells. The hair cells are arranged by frequency (pitch) just like the keyboard of a piano. Nerves are attached to the bottom of these hair cells so when the hair cells move, electrical impulses are passed to specific parts of the auditory nerve. These elect ...
Biology of the Mind
... pleasurable rewards. Its hormones influence the pituitary gland and thus it provides a major link between the nervous and endocrine systems. The Cerebral Cortex --- a thin sheet of cells composed of billions of nerve cells and their countless interconnections. Each of the two hemispheres of the c ...
... pleasurable rewards. Its hormones influence the pituitary gland and thus it provides a major link between the nervous and endocrine systems. The Cerebral Cortex --- a thin sheet of cells composed of billions of nerve cells and their countless interconnections. Each of the two hemispheres of the c ...
Nervous and Endocrine Systems
... A disorder in which nerve cell activity in the brain is disturbed, causing seizures Can be caused by genetics or a brain ...
... A disorder in which nerve cell activity in the brain is disturbed, causing seizures Can be caused by genetics or a brain ...
Nervous System & Senses
... When a voluntary impulse occurs, you have conscious control over your ...
... When a voluntary impulse occurs, you have conscious control over your ...
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... The Blood-brain barrier (BBB) is composed of a network of vessels that form a structural and chemical barrier between the brain and systemic circulation. Limited BBB permeability also protects the brain from exposure to molecules that are harmless to peripheral organs but toxic to neurons in the bra ...
... The Blood-brain barrier (BBB) is composed of a network of vessels that form a structural and chemical barrier between the brain and systemic circulation. Limited BBB permeability also protects the brain from exposure to molecules that are harmless to peripheral organs but toxic to neurons in the bra ...
General Psychology Notes - Memory
... These are general notes designed to assist students who are regularly attending class and reading assigned material: they are supplemental rather than exhaustive and reflect general concepts. I. Basic Memory Processes: A. Encoding - change information into a form that the memory system uses B. Stora ...
... These are general notes designed to assist students who are regularly attending class and reading assigned material: they are supplemental rather than exhaustive and reflect general concepts. I. Basic Memory Processes: A. Encoding - change information into a form that the memory system uses B. Stora ...
Test Review: Chapter 2 1. The function of
... 8. Increasing excitatory signals above the threshold for neural activation will not affect the intensity of an action potential. This indicates that a neuron's reaction is A) inhibited by the myelin sheath. B) delayed by the refractory period. C) an all-or-none response. D) dependent on neurotransmi ...
... 8. Increasing excitatory signals above the threshold for neural activation will not affect the intensity of an action potential. This indicates that a neuron's reaction is A) inhibited by the myelin sheath. B) delayed by the refractory period. C) an all-or-none response. D) dependent on neurotransmi ...
The Nervous System allows communication
... seizures – sudden episodes of uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain o B. *cerebral palsy – refers to a group of nonprogressive neurological disorders that are the result of damage to the brain before, during , or just after birth or in early childhood. ...
... seizures – sudden episodes of uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain o B. *cerebral palsy – refers to a group of nonprogressive neurological disorders that are the result of damage to the brain before, during , or just after birth or in early childhood. ...
Neurobiology and Information Processing Theory: The Science
... This depolarization of the pre-synaptic cells causes neurotransmitters to be released across the gap between the cells known as the synapse. These neurotransmitters bind to receptor proteins, which allow a wave of positively charged molecules into the post-synaptic cell. These positively charged ion ...
... This depolarization of the pre-synaptic cells causes neurotransmitters to be released across the gap between the cells known as the synapse. These neurotransmitters bind to receptor proteins, which allow a wave of positively charged molecules into the post-synaptic cell. These positively charged ion ...
21st_Biology_B6_Revision_Powerpoint
... If neural pathways are not used then they are destroyed. If a new skill, such as language, has not been learned by a particular stage in development, an animal or child may not be able to learn it in the same way. Feral children are children who have been isolated in some way so don’t go through nor ...
... If neural pathways are not used then they are destroyed. If a new skill, such as language, has not been learned by a particular stage in development, an animal or child may not be able to learn it in the same way. Feral children are children who have been isolated in some way so don’t go through nor ...
Flash cards
... nervous system that arouses the body, mobilizing its energy in stressful situations; prepares the body for fight or flight response. the junction between the axon tip of the sending neuron and the dendrite or cell body of the receiving neuron. The tiny gap at this junction is called the synaptic gap ...
... nervous system that arouses the body, mobilizing its energy in stressful situations; prepares the body for fight or flight response. the junction between the axon tip of the sending neuron and the dendrite or cell body of the receiving neuron. The tiny gap at this junction is called the synaptic gap ...
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... 1. The Brain(s) will be available for viewing at the front and back of the room, please do not damage them so everyone gets a chance to see the intact specimens. 2. Use the Lab outline on Pg. 437-39 as a guide when viewing the brain as there are differences in structure from the human brain in the c ...
... 1. The Brain(s) will be available for viewing at the front and back of the room, please do not damage them so everyone gets a chance to see the intact specimens. 2. Use the Lab outline on Pg. 437-39 as a guide when viewing the brain as there are differences in structure from the human brain in the c ...
The Brain and Cranial Nerves
... Brain Stem Consists of: • Midbrain – connects the pons below with the cerebrum above ...
... Brain Stem Consists of: • Midbrain – connects the pons below with the cerebrum above ...
