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... move? What makes your heart beat day and night every day of your life? How can you tell when something is burning? Your ability to perform these actions, and sense changes in your environment is all thanks to your nervous system. The brain is the center of the nervous system and coordinates all of t ...
... move? What makes your heart beat day and night every day of your life? How can you tell when something is burning? Your ability to perform these actions, and sense changes in your environment is all thanks to your nervous system. The brain is the center of the nervous system and coordinates all of t ...
The Nervous System
... Cell body (soma) Has typical cell components used for cell maintenance Axon Transfers information to other neurons Axon terminal is where the synapse is located/ structure that passes an electrical or chemical signal to another neuron ...
... Cell body (soma) Has typical cell components used for cell maintenance Axon Transfers information to other neurons Axon terminal is where the synapse is located/ structure that passes an electrical or chemical signal to another neuron ...
Exercises and Tests
... The largest and most complex portion of the brain is the ........................... It controls thought, learning, and many other complex activities. It is divided into the left and the right ..............................................; they are joined by a longitudinal…......................... ...
... The largest and most complex portion of the brain is the ........................... It controls thought, learning, and many other complex activities. It is divided into the left and the right ..............................................; they are joined by a longitudinal…......................... ...
Two overall views of brain-mind relationship: 1) Dualist:
... - The _____________, through its movements like a ______, could influence the muscles of the body, and receive external information via the sensory systems associated with the ventricular system (brain). ...
... - The _____________, through its movements like a ______, could influence the muscles of the body, and receive external information via the sensory systems associated with the ventricular system (brain). ...
Ch. 2 Practice
... 8. The brain’s ability to shift functions from damaged to undamaged brain areas is called: a. neurogenesis b. functional plasticity c. phrenology d. structural plasticity ...
... 8. The brain’s ability to shift functions from damaged to undamaged brain areas is called: a. neurogenesis b. functional plasticity c. phrenology d. structural plasticity ...
Objectives * To get an A grade I need to be able to:
... pleasurable experiences, for example after food or exercise. Drugs that artificially increase dopamine release in this way may cause craving for more. It is possible that some people may have a genetic tendency to make them develop drug addictions extremely rapidly. ...
... pleasurable experiences, for example after food or exercise. Drugs that artificially increase dopamine release in this way may cause craving for more. It is possible that some people may have a genetic tendency to make them develop drug addictions extremely rapidly. ...
01. INTRODUCTION OF N.S(Dr.Jamila)
... Can detect changes in the external or internal environment. Axons : Carry information away from the cell body. Terminal Buttons are at the end of the axons. Transmission of information between neurons is always by Chemical not Electrical means. ...
... Can detect changes in the external or internal environment. Axons : Carry information away from the cell body. Terminal Buttons are at the end of the axons. Transmission of information between neurons is always by Chemical not Electrical means. ...
Building the Brain - Urban Child Institute
... across synapses through chemical neuro-transmitters. When a dendrite receives these signals it translates them into electrochemical messages, and the entire process is repeated through multiple neurons. The earliest messages that the infant brain receives have an enormous impact. Parents and other c ...
... across synapses through chemical neuro-transmitters. When a dendrite receives these signals it translates them into electrochemical messages, and the entire process is repeated through multiple neurons. The earliest messages that the infant brain receives have an enormous impact. Parents and other c ...
European Commission
... pain of sunburn, a discovery which could also shed light on the pain caused by other inflammatory conditions like arthritis. Also supported via IMI, EU-AIMS suggests that certain brain changes in autism may be reversible. The findings suggest that there may be common deficits in the brains of indivi ...
... pain of sunburn, a discovery which could also shed light on the pain caused by other inflammatory conditions like arthritis. Also supported via IMI, EU-AIMS suggests that certain brain changes in autism may be reversible. The findings suggest that there may be common deficits in the brains of indivi ...
psych mod 4 terms
... 4. Fragile X Syndrome- cause by a defect in the X chromosome. This defect can result in physical changes, such as a relatively large head with protruding ears, as well as mild to profound levels of mental retardation. 5. Theory of Evolution- says that different species arose from common ancestor and ...
... 4. Fragile X Syndrome- cause by a defect in the X chromosome. This defect can result in physical changes, such as a relatively large head with protruding ears, as well as mild to profound levels of mental retardation. 5. Theory of Evolution- says that different species arose from common ancestor and ...
Document
... • May play role in regulation of autonomic functions such as respiration and vomiting ...
... • May play role in regulation of autonomic functions such as respiration and vomiting ...
VCE Psychology Trail - Unit 1
... differences in personality between individuals. Many of these attempts gave rise to complex explanations that suited the society of the time, yet have persisted into modern times, despite a lack of scientific validity. These are often referred to as pseudo-sciences. ...
... differences in personality between individuals. Many of these attempts gave rise to complex explanations that suited the society of the time, yet have persisted into modern times, despite a lack of scientific validity. These are often referred to as pseudo-sciences. ...
Nervous System
... • Divided into three major parts– the cerebrum – the cerebellum – the brain stem (medulla) ...
... • Divided into three major parts– the cerebrum – the cerebellum – the brain stem (medulla) ...
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... Vocabulary: cerebral cortex, glial cells, frontal lobes, parietal lobes, occipital lobes, temporal lobes, motor cortex, sensory cortex, association areas, plasticity, neurogenesis Reading Questions: 2-10: What are the functions of the various cerebral cortex regions? 2-11: To what extent can a damag ...
... Vocabulary: cerebral cortex, glial cells, frontal lobes, parietal lobes, occipital lobes, temporal lobes, motor cortex, sensory cortex, association areas, plasticity, neurogenesis Reading Questions: 2-10: What are the functions of the various cerebral cortex regions? 2-11: To what extent can a damag ...
The Impact of Ecstasy on the Brain
... Paranoia and hallucinations Irrational behavior (even violence) Convulsions, heart attack, or death ...
... Paranoia and hallucinations Irrational behavior (even violence) Convulsions, heart attack, or death ...
Module 6 The Cerebral Cortex and Our Divided Brain
... Some of these areas are only 50,000 years old; that is practically brand new in terms of evolution. This brain area requires a lot of fuel (glucose, or bloodsugar), and myeline sheathing. This is supplied by the glial cells. They support, nourish, and protect neurons, and play a role in learning and ...
... Some of these areas are only 50,000 years old; that is practically brand new in terms of evolution. This brain area requires a lot of fuel (glucose, or bloodsugar), and myeline sheathing. This is supplied by the glial cells. They support, nourish, and protect neurons, and play a role in learning and ...
The Brain and Cranial Nerves • Brain functions in sensations
... 2 cerebellar hemispheres and vermis (central area) Function – correct voluntary muscle contraction and posture based on sensory data from body about actual movements – sense of equilibrium Transverse fissure between cerebellum & cerebrum Cerebellar cortex (folia) & central nuclei are grey matter Arb ...
... 2 cerebellar hemispheres and vermis (central area) Function – correct voluntary muscle contraction and posture based on sensory data from body about actual movements – sense of equilibrium Transverse fissure between cerebellum & cerebrum Cerebellar cortex (folia) & central nuclei are grey matter Arb ...