Stereoscopic Mechanisms in Monkey Visual Cortex: Binocular
... and inhibitory disparity sensitivity with cross-over at the horopter (NE/FA). Binocularly uncorrelated image contrast drives these neurons to a maintained level of activity, which shifts, in response to correlated images, toward facilitation or suppression as a function of positional disparity. Thes ...
... and inhibitory disparity sensitivity with cross-over at the horopter (NE/FA). Binocularly uncorrelated image contrast drives these neurons to a maintained level of activity, which shifts, in response to correlated images, toward facilitation or suppression as a function of positional disparity. Thes ...
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[Ca2+]c dynamics in spontaneously firing dopamine neurons of the
... receptors (mGluR), whereas at high concentrations (>10 µM) it raised [Ca2+]c mainly by activating AMPA/kainate Introduction Glutamate-mediated rises in cytosolic free Ca2+ concentration ([Ca2+]c) are of the ultimate importance for neuronal excitability (Nakanishi, 1992; Berridge, 1998); they also pl ...
... receptors (mGluR), whereas at high concentrations (>10 µM) it raised [Ca2+]c mainly by activating AMPA/kainate Introduction Glutamate-mediated rises in cytosolic free Ca2+ concentration ([Ca2+]c) are of the ultimate importance for neuronal excitability (Nakanishi, 1992; Berridge, 1998); they also pl ...
Cytochrome P450 Inhibition
... Drug-drug interactions can occur when two drugs are coadministered and compete for the same enzyme. ...
... Drug-drug interactions can occur when two drugs are coadministered and compete for the same enzyme. ...
Prevalent Presence of Periodic Actin-spectrin-based
... inhibitory neurons in the mouse brain, we first cultured neurons from three different mouse brain regions, the cortex, hippocampus and midbrain, and distinguished excitatory and inhibitory neurons using immunofluorescence against vGlut1 and GAD2, respectively (Fig. S1). We then labeled βII spectrin ...
... inhibitory neurons in the mouse brain, we first cultured neurons from three different mouse brain regions, the cortex, hippocampus and midbrain, and distinguished excitatory and inhibitory neurons using immunofluorescence against vGlut1 and GAD2, respectively (Fig. S1). We then labeled βII spectrin ...
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... 2) Which of the following are divisions of the peripheral nervous system? a) Somatic nervous system b) Autonomic nervous system c) Enteric nervous system d) All of these choices Answer: d Difficulty: Easy Study Objective 1: SO 12.1 Describe the structures and basic functions of the nervous system. S ...
... 2) Which of the following are divisions of the peripheral nervous system? a) Somatic nervous system b) Autonomic nervous system c) Enteric nervous system d) All of these choices Answer: d Difficulty: Easy Study Objective 1: SO 12.1 Describe the structures and basic functions of the nervous system. S ...
Intrinsic and synaptic plasticity in the vestibular system
... Sites of plasticity in vestibular circuitry. The basic neural connections underlying the vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR) are indicated with thick black lines. Head movement information is carried by the vestibular nerve to neurons in the vestibular nucleus. These neurons then excite ocular motoneurons ...
... Sites of plasticity in vestibular circuitry. The basic neural connections underlying the vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR) are indicated with thick black lines. Head movement information is carried by the vestibular nerve to neurons in the vestibular nucleus. These neurons then excite ocular motoneurons ...
Zinc Neurotoxicity and its Role in Neurodegenerative Diseases
... vesicles of particular excitatory neurons, and is secreted from vesicles to synaptic clefts with excitatory neurotransmitter glutamate during the neuronal excitation.4) Its concentration is estimated to be approximately 300 µM.5) Despite its abundance, the physiological role of synaptically released ...
... vesicles of particular excitatory neurons, and is secreted from vesicles to synaptic clefts with excitatory neurotransmitter glutamate during the neuronal excitation.4) Its concentration is estimated to be approximately 300 µM.5) Despite its abundance, the physiological role of synaptically released ...
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... neurotrophic support, we investigated the potential role of brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a neurotrophin enriched in the hippocampus and released from neurons in an activitydependent manner, as a mediator of the stress-induced dendritic remodeling. The analysis of Golgi-impregnated hippo ...
... neurotrophic support, we investigated the potential role of brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a neurotrophin enriched in the hippocampus and released from neurons in an activitydependent manner, as a mediator of the stress-induced dendritic remodeling. The analysis of Golgi-impregnated hippo ...
Neurological characterization of mice deficient in GSK3α highlight
... Behavioral and electrophysiological analysis demonstrated the physiological importance of neuronal GSK3α, with GSK3β not compensating for impaired cognition and reduced LTP. Interestingly, the passive inhibitory avoidance task proved to modulate the phosphorylation status of both GSK3 isozymes in wi ...
... Behavioral and electrophysiological analysis demonstrated the physiological importance of neuronal GSK3α, with GSK3β not compensating for impaired cognition and reduced LTP. Interestingly, the passive inhibitory avoidance task proved to modulate the phosphorylation status of both GSK3 isozymes in wi ...
The Neuropsychopharmacology of Stimulants
... vivo voltammetry data in our laboratory showed differences in kinetics between amphetamine optical isomers (Glaser et al. 2005). In these studies, preparations with Lamphetamine evoked faster DA rise times and signal decay times compared to Damphetamine. Additionally, data collected by our group sho ...
... vivo voltammetry data in our laboratory showed differences in kinetics between amphetamine optical isomers (Glaser et al. 2005). In these studies, preparations with Lamphetamine evoked faster DA rise times and signal decay times compared to Damphetamine. Additionally, data collected by our group sho ...
Behavioural Brain Research Learning processing in the basal ganglia
... At the first half of the last century, Parkinson’s and Huntington’s diseases were known by their motor disabilities. The discovery that these diseases are caused by the degeneration of components of the basal ganglia led to the theory that this system is exclusively involved in motor functions [13,55 ...
... At the first half of the last century, Parkinson’s and Huntington’s diseases were known by their motor disabilities. The discovery that these diseases are caused by the degeneration of components of the basal ganglia led to the theory that this system is exclusively involved in motor functions [13,55 ...
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... fibronectin and leucine-rich transmembrane protein family mediate repulsion through Unc5 receptors in multiple systems (Yamagishi et al., 2011). Similarly, Draxin, an axon guidance molecule expressed in the dorsal neural tube, acts on the same neurons that respond to Ntn1 and can bind to both Dcc an ...
... fibronectin and leucine-rich transmembrane protein family mediate repulsion through Unc5 receptors in multiple systems (Yamagishi et al., 2011). Similarly, Draxin, an axon guidance molecule expressed in the dorsal neural tube, acts on the same neurons that respond to Ntn1 and can bind to both Dcc an ...
Synaptic Regulation of Action Potential Timing in
... Intracellular recordings in vivo have revealed that giant neostriatal interneurons receive a constant barrage of depolarizing synaptic input (Wilson et al., 1990). In contrast to the spiny projection neurons, unitary synaptic potentials are readily discerned in the giant cells, and summation of only ...
... Intracellular recordings in vivo have revealed that giant neostriatal interneurons receive a constant barrage of depolarizing synaptic input (Wilson et al., 1990). In contrast to the spiny projection neurons, unitary synaptic potentials are readily discerned in the giant cells, and summation of only ...
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... mechanical damage, and dissolved chemicals, such as chemicals released by injured cells Copyright © 2009 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings ...
... mechanical damage, and dissolved chemicals, such as chemicals released by injured cells Copyright © 2009 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings ...
Neural Integration I: Sensory Pathways and the Somatic Nervous
... such as chemicals released by injured cells Copyright © 2009 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings ...
... such as chemicals released by injured cells Copyright © 2009 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings ...
... NTs/NTRs immunolabelling. An increased expression of p75 , particularly in glial cells, was observed to correlate well with TSE related lessions. This may suggest that, among all neurotrophic factors evaluated, this receptor is involved in end stage brain pathology in BSE. Additionally, the study of ...
Selective Loss of Calcitonin Gene–Related Peptide
... as well as burning and cutaneous hyperesthesia, typically in the feet and lower legs (1). The mechanisms underlying hypo- or hyperalgesia in diabetes are uncertain, but studies of diabetic rats indicate that unmyelinated afferents (2), myelinated afferents (3), and spinal and superspinal sensory neu ...
... as well as burning and cutaneous hyperesthesia, typically in the feet and lower legs (1). The mechanisms underlying hypo- or hyperalgesia in diabetes are uncertain, but studies of diabetic rats indicate that unmyelinated afferents (2), myelinated afferents (3), and spinal and superspinal sensory neu ...
physiology of pain – general mechanisms and individual differences
... unmyelinated and myelinated dendrites of sensitive neurons that make a cutaneous nerve. They have a very high excitability threshold. The nociceptive information can be inhibited by stimulation of the opioid receptors found at presynaptic level in primary afferent neurons. The sensory signals that e ...
... unmyelinated and myelinated dendrites of sensitive neurons that make a cutaneous nerve. They have a very high excitability threshold. The nociceptive information can be inhibited by stimulation of the opioid receptors found at presynaptic level in primary afferent neurons. The sensory signals that e ...
Role of the bed nucleus of the stria terminalis in the control
... extended amygdala (ExtA), has been implicated both in rodents and primates as a key mediator of stress and reward interactions (Walker et al., 2003; Burow et al., 2005; Choi et al., 2007; Harris and AstonJones, 2007). The mesolimbic dopamine (DA) system is necessary for the processing of naturally r ...
... extended amygdala (ExtA), has been implicated both in rodents and primates as a key mediator of stress and reward interactions (Walker et al., 2003; Burow et al., 2005; Choi et al., 2007; Harris and AstonJones, 2007). The mesolimbic dopamine (DA) system is necessary for the processing of naturally r ...
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... Can we use what we know to control someone else’s brain? How likely is it that once we know exactly how the brain functions that we will be able to control another person’s brain? It sounds like science fiction, but we can actually do it right now, even with the limited knowledge we have. Transcrani ...
... Can we use what we know to control someone else’s brain? How likely is it that once we know exactly how the brain functions that we will be able to control another person’s brain? It sounds like science fiction, but we can actually do it right now, even with the limited knowledge we have. Transcrani ...
Increased Mesolimbic GABA Concentration Blocks Heroin Self
... mediating opiate reinforcement, we hypothesize that, similar to the VTA, opiates also inhibit NAcc GABAergic projection cells that ultimately disinhibit postsynaptic VP neurons and VTA DA neurons. Such a mechanism may, in part, explain the proposed DA-independent opiate reward mechanism. To test the ...
... mediating opiate reinforcement, we hypothesize that, similar to the VTA, opiates also inhibit NAcc GABAergic projection cells that ultimately disinhibit postsynaptic VP neurons and VTA DA neurons. Such a mechanism may, in part, explain the proposed DA-independent opiate reward mechanism. To test the ...
Nerves and how they work File
... • Answer the directed study questions posed in this lecture • Ensure you understand the structure and the function of the cell membrane, and how these are adapted in the case of neurons and muscle fibres ...
... • Answer the directed study questions posed in this lecture • Ensure you understand the structure and the function of the cell membrane, and how these are adapted in the case of neurons and muscle fibres ...
Hindbrain Glucoprivation Effects on Gastric Vagal Reflex Circuits
... Figure 1. Schematic diagram of primary components involved in gastric accommodation reflex responsible for controlling gastric tone and motility (adapted from Rogers and Hermann, 2012). Vagal afferent sensors are activated when the antrum is distended with a small balloon. Vagal afferents release gl ...
... Figure 1. Schematic diagram of primary components involved in gastric accommodation reflex responsible for controlling gastric tone and motility (adapted from Rogers and Hermann, 2012). Vagal afferent sensors are activated when the antrum is distended with a small balloon. Vagal afferents release gl ...
Gastric Effects of Cholecystokinin and Its Interaction with Leptin on
... The test compounds, CCK and leptin, were dissolved in the vehicle solution. The concentrated solution was applied to the Krebs’ solution in the gastric compartment. The final drug concentration in the gastric compartment was calculated based on the amount of concentrated solution and the total Krebs ...
... The test compounds, CCK and leptin, were dissolved in the vehicle solution. The concentrated solution was applied to the Krebs’ solution in the gastric compartment. The final drug concentration in the gastric compartment was calculated based on the amount of concentrated solution and the total Krebs ...