Chapter 2—Biological Bases of Behavior I. Neuroanatomy-
... 2. how a neuron fires (neuron has slightly negative charge in its resting state) Neurotransmitters from Neuron A fit like If enough are received (“threshold”), the cell membrane of Neuron B This change in charge spreads down the length of Neuron B like Neurons fire completely or not at all…c ...
... 2. how a neuron fires (neuron has slightly negative charge in its resting state) Neurotransmitters from Neuron A fit like If enough are received (“threshold”), the cell membrane of Neuron B This change in charge spreads down the length of Neuron B like Neurons fire completely or not at all…c ...
The Great Brain Drain Review
... Schizophrenia and Parkinson’s disease are both caused by an imbalance of the chemical, dopamine in the brain. When we experience extreme pain, the body releases endorphins. acetylcholine is the chemical found at neuromuscular junctions. The poison of a black widow spider affects it by mimicking it. ...
... Schizophrenia and Parkinson’s disease are both caused by an imbalance of the chemical, dopamine in the brain. When we experience extreme pain, the body releases endorphins. acetylcholine is the chemical found at neuromuscular junctions. The poison of a black widow spider affects it by mimicking it. ...
Nervous System
... • It is divided into two hemispheres which are connected by the corpus callosum • The corpus callosum is a band of axons that lies deep in the central groove • The cerebrum is further divided into 5 distinct lobes ...
... • It is divided into two hemispheres which are connected by the corpus callosum • The corpus callosum is a band of axons that lies deep in the central groove • The cerebrum is further divided into 5 distinct lobes ...
Module 3 - socialscienceteacher
... between situational cues and learned information. If you study while listening to your favorite CD, you will remember better if you played that CD. 2. State-Dependent: You will remember info better if you are in the same emotional state of mind when you learned it. Ex: You read a book angry> you wil ...
... between situational cues and learned information. If you study while listening to your favorite CD, you will remember better if you played that CD. 2. State-Dependent: You will remember info better if you are in the same emotional state of mind when you learned it. Ex: You read a book angry> you wil ...
Module 1:Human Nervous System Lecture 2:Hindbrain The
... Cerebellum, pons and medulla oblongata constitutes the hind brain. Cerebellum is of the size of fist and deals with fine motor coordination and muscular movement. It also has to do with sense of balance, posture and muscle tonus. Damage to it can cause tremor and shaking of the neck. Pons is the rel ...
... Cerebellum, pons and medulla oblongata constitutes the hind brain. Cerebellum is of the size of fist and deals with fine motor coordination and muscular movement. It also has to do with sense of balance, posture and muscle tonus. Damage to it can cause tremor and shaking of the neck. Pons is the rel ...
Unit 2 The Brain
... Question 5 • If an axon of a neuron is covered with myelin, which of the following is TRUE? – A. the action potential will move much slower down the axon – B. The action potential will move much faster down the axon – C. The neuron must be a sensory neuron – D. The threshold of excitation will incr ...
... Question 5 • If an axon of a neuron is covered with myelin, which of the following is TRUE? – A. the action potential will move much slower down the axon – B. The action potential will move much faster down the axon – C. The neuron must be a sensory neuron – D. The threshold of excitation will incr ...
Chapter 3 – early studies of the central nervous system
... Are nerve impulses electrical? Galvani showed that natural electrical charges in storm clouds could cause a frog’s muscle to contract. He speculated that there was electricity generated by the brain. ...
... Are nerve impulses electrical? Galvani showed that natural electrical charges in storm clouds could cause a frog’s muscle to contract. He speculated that there was electricity generated by the brain. ...
Keeping the Nervous System Healthy Quiz Answers
... 7. Ways to keep your nervous system safe include a) wearing safety goggles or sunglasses to protect your eyes from injury. b) wearing ear plugs to protect your ears from soft sounds. c) wearing a safety helmet for activities like running and biking. d) all of the above ...
... 7. Ways to keep your nervous system safe include a) wearing safety goggles or sunglasses to protect your eyes from injury. b) wearing ear plugs to protect your ears from soft sounds. c) wearing a safety helmet for activities like running and biking. d) all of the above ...
Lecture 4 ppt
... MOMENT AND VANIHES. WHEN CENTER SPOT DISAPPEARS EYES TURN TO POSITION WHERE THE TARGET WAS. THERE ARE NEURONS WHICH KEEP INFORMATION WHERE THE ...
... MOMENT AND VANIHES. WHEN CENTER SPOT DISAPPEARS EYES TURN TO POSITION WHERE THE TARGET WAS. THERE ARE NEURONS WHICH KEEP INFORMATION WHERE THE ...
Studying the Living Human Brain
... with our senses or muscle movements are called association areas. ...
... with our senses or muscle movements are called association areas. ...
Memory Lanes and Learning - Pembina Trails School Division
... Takes precedence over any other kind of memory; the brain always gives priority to emotions The correlation between the strength of the original emotional event and the likelihood of retrieval of that event is around 90% Other memory lanes shut down if a strong negative emotion, like fear or anxiety ...
... Takes precedence over any other kind of memory; the brain always gives priority to emotions The correlation between the strength of the original emotional event and the likelihood of retrieval of that event is around 90% Other memory lanes shut down if a strong negative emotion, like fear or anxiety ...
Making Waves With Your Brain!!!!
... Do they have batteries? • Batteries make electricity using chemical reactions that make extra electrons at one terminal and a need for electrons at the other terminal creating a voltage difference between the terminals • Materials like to stay neutral without extra electrons or missing electrons • C ...
... Do they have batteries? • Batteries make electricity using chemical reactions that make extra electrons at one terminal and a need for electrons at the other terminal creating a voltage difference between the terminals • Materials like to stay neutral without extra electrons or missing electrons • C ...
the nervous system - Miss Gleason`s Science
... Zoloft is part of a class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs for short. SSRIs act on a specific chemical within the brain known as serotonin. This is one of several chemicals used to send messages from one nerve cell to another. ...
... Zoloft is part of a class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs for short. SSRIs act on a specific chemical within the brain known as serotonin. This is one of several chemicals used to send messages from one nerve cell to another. ...
Neuroanatomy- anatomy of nerve cell (neuron)
... Hippocampus- formation of new memories (Mnemonic: If you saw a hippo on campus you wouldn’t forget it) Reticular Formation – responsible for body arousal (Mnemonic: tic toc an alarm clock wakes you up) ...
... Hippocampus- formation of new memories (Mnemonic: If you saw a hippo on campus you wouldn’t forget it) Reticular Formation – responsible for body arousal (Mnemonic: tic toc an alarm clock wakes you up) ...
Lesson 2.1: The Brain Essential Questions
... Essential Questions- Type complete answers to the below questions in 12 point Times New Roman Font single-spaced. ...
... Essential Questions- Type complete answers to the below questions in 12 point Times New Roman Font single-spaced. ...
Nervous System
... • Neurons (primary cells) – Consist of a cell body and two types of processes • Dendrites: Short, often highly branched cytoplasmic extensions that are tapered from their bases at the neuron cell body to their tips • Axons: long cell process extending from the neuron cell body ...
... • Neurons (primary cells) – Consist of a cell body and two types of processes • Dendrites: Short, often highly branched cytoplasmic extensions that are tapered from their bases at the neuron cell body to their tips • Axons: long cell process extending from the neuron cell body ...
Module 4 - the Brain
... Huge area of cortex Interprets and performs emotional behaviour, dictates social behaviour,basis of personality,makes decisions, plans and pays attention to environment Contains motor cortex, which controls voluntary movements Executive control: like boss of a company ...
... Huge area of cortex Interprets and performs emotional behaviour, dictates social behaviour,basis of personality,makes decisions, plans and pays attention to environment Contains motor cortex, which controls voluntary movements Executive control: like boss of a company ...
The Brain ppt module 4
... Huge area of cortex Interprets and performs emotional behaviour, dictates social behaviour,basis of personality,makes decisions, plans and pays attention to environment Contains motor cortex, which controls voluntary movements Executive control: like boss of a company ...
... Huge area of cortex Interprets and performs emotional behaviour, dictates social behaviour,basis of personality,makes decisions, plans and pays attention to environment Contains motor cortex, which controls voluntary movements Executive control: like boss of a company ...
Grant Clay
... a. Family Studies/Kinship Studies – Researchers compare Blood relatives to see how much they are similar in a trait; More similarity will be found among family members who share more genes ...
... a. Family Studies/Kinship Studies – Researchers compare Blood relatives to see how much they are similar in a trait; More similarity will be found among family members who share more genes ...
