1. The axons of certain neurons are covered by a layer of fatty tissue
... Test yourself (I’m putting “best/technical” answer down for these but if you don’t have this exactly but have something close, don’t sweat it. Use these as tools of info going forward! ) 1) You could simply write “chemically.” Or the specific answer is: A neuron fires when excitatory inputs exceed ...
... Test yourself (I’m putting “best/technical” answer down for these but if you don’t have this exactly but have something close, don’t sweat it. Use these as tools of info going forward! ) 1) You could simply write “chemically.” Or the specific answer is: A neuron fires when excitatory inputs exceed ...
Chapter 2 - Forensic Consultation
... Human genomes are so nearly identical that we can speak of one universal human genome. Yet tiny genetic differences make a difference. If there is a: .001 percent difference in genome, your DNA would not match the crime scene/you are not the baby’s father. 0.5 to 4 percent difference in geno ...
... Human genomes are so nearly identical that we can speak of one universal human genome. Yet tiny genetic differences make a difference. If there is a: .001 percent difference in genome, your DNA would not match the crime scene/you are not the baby’s father. 0.5 to 4 percent difference in geno ...
Module 4 Neural and Hormonal Systems
... The autonomic nervous system controls our glands and the muscles of our internal organs, influencing such functions as glandular activity, heartbeat, and digestion. It may be consciously overridden. The sympathetic nervous system arouses and expends energy. Heartrate, blood pressure, digestion, bloo ...
... The autonomic nervous system controls our glands and the muscles of our internal organs, influencing such functions as glandular activity, heartbeat, and digestion. It may be consciously overridden. The sympathetic nervous system arouses and expends energy. Heartrate, blood pressure, digestion, bloo ...
Module 04
... To fathom our thoughts and actions, memories and moods, we must first understand how neurons work and communicate. To fathom means to have a deep comprehension. (A fathom is also a unit for measuring the depth of water.) To obtain an in-depth understanding of (to fathom) our cognitions and behaviors ...
... To fathom our thoughts and actions, memories and moods, we must first understand how neurons work and communicate. To fathom means to have a deep comprehension. (A fathom is also a unit for measuring the depth of water.) To obtain an in-depth understanding of (to fathom) our cognitions and behaviors ...
Cognitive Handout 2 - Connecticut Speech-Language
... The Nature of Learning Learning refers to the process by which experiences change our nervous system and hence our behavior. We refer to these changes as memories. Experiences are not “stored”; rather, they change the way we perceive, perform, think, and plan. They do so by physically changing the s ...
... The Nature of Learning Learning refers to the process by which experiences change our nervous system and hence our behavior. We refer to these changes as memories. Experiences are not “stored”; rather, they change the way we perceive, perform, think, and plan. They do so by physically changing the s ...
Flash cards
... foreign substance that blocks certain neurotransmitters, not allowing them to do their job. impairment of language, usually caused by left hemisphere damage either to Broca's area (impairing speaking) or to Wernicke's area (impairing understanding). areas of the cerebral cortex that are not involved ...
... foreign substance that blocks certain neurotransmitters, not allowing them to do their job. impairment of language, usually caused by left hemisphere damage either to Broca's area (impairing speaking) or to Wernicke's area (impairing understanding). areas of the cerebral cortex that are not involved ...
The Nervous System
... direction the nerve impulse travels along them: – Sensory neurons - sense organs (receptors) carry impulse to spinal cord and brain – Motor neurons - carry impulse from brain and spinal cord to muscles and glands – Interneurons - connect sensory and motor neurons and carry impulses between the two o ...
... direction the nerve impulse travels along them: – Sensory neurons - sense organs (receptors) carry impulse to spinal cord and brain – Motor neurons - carry impulse from brain and spinal cord to muscles and glands – Interneurons - connect sensory and motor neurons and carry impulses between the two o ...
Brain and Nerve PowerPoint
... dendrites of next nerve cell. 6. Steps 1-5 are repeated over and over as message is sent from brain to body (by way of motor neurons) or body to brain (by way of sensory neurons). NOTE: The receiving cell of the neurotransmitter can be a muscle cell if the sending cell is a motor neuron. ...
... dendrites of next nerve cell. 6. Steps 1-5 are repeated over and over as message is sent from brain to body (by way of motor neurons) or body to brain (by way of sensory neurons). NOTE: The receiving cell of the neurotransmitter can be a muscle cell if the sending cell is a motor neuron. ...
CNS Brain 241North
... movements with current body position to produce smooth, exact movement • Involved in learning new balance-intensive activities – Riding a bike, yoga, climbing ...
... movements with current body position to produce smooth, exact movement • Involved in learning new balance-intensive activities – Riding a bike, yoga, climbing ...
Nervous Systems
... • All neurons use same basic signal • Wiring pattern in brain distinguishes stimuli 2) Signal intensity of stimulus • All signals similar in size (all-or-none response) ...
... • All neurons use same basic signal • Wiring pattern in brain distinguishes stimuli 2) Signal intensity of stimulus • All signals similar in size (all-or-none response) ...
Cranial and Nerves
... Most of the cranial nerves come from the brainstem. The brainstem is the pathway for all fiber tracts passing up and down from peripheral nerves and spinal cord to the highest parts of the brain. ...
... Most of the cranial nerves come from the brainstem. The brainstem is the pathway for all fiber tracts passing up and down from peripheral nerves and spinal cord to the highest parts of the brain. ...
Additional Nervous System Notes
... • has some unusual behavioral effects: • causes feelings of empathy, openness and caring, lowers feelings of aggression and increases sexual behavior – causes longterm damage to neurons ...
... • has some unusual behavioral effects: • causes feelings of empathy, openness and caring, lowers feelings of aggression and increases sexual behavior – causes longterm damage to neurons ...
Parts of the Peripheral Nervous System
... Theory of evolution: that species of organisms evolved from a common ancestor Natural Selection: differences among species Darwin included behavior among the heritable traits that could evolve, ex. Noticed mammalian species show same reactions when frightened. To Darwin, similarities of this respons ...
... Theory of evolution: that species of organisms evolved from a common ancestor Natural Selection: differences among species Darwin included behavior among the heritable traits that could evolve, ex. Noticed mammalian species show same reactions when frightened. To Darwin, similarities of this respons ...
Quiz scorers
... potential of conflict of interest has also been questioned. Roughly 50% of the authors who previously defined psychiatric disorders have had or have relations with drug companies.[24] ...
... potential of conflict of interest has also been questioned. Roughly 50% of the authors who previously defined psychiatric disorders have had or have relations with drug companies.[24] ...
Chapter 15 - Austin Community College
... glial astrocytes. • In the choroid plexus there is also a CSF-BBB formed by the ependymal cells. • The BBB is absent in some places of the 3rd and 4th ventricles at patches called circumventricular organs where some substances may pass into the brain tissue. ...
... glial astrocytes. • In the choroid plexus there is also a CSF-BBB formed by the ependymal cells. • The BBB is absent in some places of the 3rd and 4th ventricles at patches called circumventricular organs where some substances may pass into the brain tissue. ...
The Bio-Psychology Dictionary - Windsor C
... anterior commissure - a small fiber that connects the right and left cerebral hemispheres of the brain. arachnoid - one of the three membranes that protects the brain and spinal cord. The space between the arachnoid and the pia (another membrane) is filled with cerebrospinal fluid, protecting the br ...
... anterior commissure - a small fiber that connects the right and left cerebral hemispheres of the brain. arachnoid - one of the three membranes that protects the brain and spinal cord. The space between the arachnoid and the pia (another membrane) is filled with cerebrospinal fluid, protecting the br ...
Role of Neurotransmitters on Memory and Learning
... giving rise to a new concept of “body brain” which reflects the constant collaboration that takes place between mind and body. A brain triggered by its amygdala has the power to override rational thought and orchestrate a rapid, reflexive response to prepare, for tight or flight to assure survival. ...
... giving rise to a new concept of “body brain” which reflects the constant collaboration that takes place between mind and body. A brain triggered by its amygdala has the power to override rational thought and orchestrate a rapid, reflexive response to prepare, for tight or flight to assure survival. ...
Chapter 2: Brain and Behavior
... o Thalamus = The structure, located above the brainstem, that acts as a relay station for information flowing into or out of the higher brain centers o Hypothalamus = A small but influential brain structure that controls the pituitary gland and regulates hunger, thirst, sexual behavior, body tempera ...
... o Thalamus = The structure, located above the brainstem, that acts as a relay station for information flowing into or out of the higher brain centers o Hypothalamus = A small but influential brain structure that controls the pituitary gland and regulates hunger, thirst, sexual behavior, body tempera ...
Brain
... The Brain: from the outside in… Ventricles are comprised of 4 major cavities: 1&2 ~ _____ and ________________ ______________ space within thalamus _____________ between cerebellum and brainstem channel connecting 3rd and 4th cerebral (mesencephalon) aqueduct and if blocked can result in __________ ...
... The Brain: from the outside in… Ventricles are comprised of 4 major cavities: 1&2 ~ _____ and ________________ ______________ space within thalamus _____________ between cerebellum and brainstem channel connecting 3rd and 4th cerebral (mesencephalon) aqueduct and if blocked can result in __________ ...
X-Ray imaging Used in many different ways in medical diagnosis. A
... the tracer and a computer converts this energy into 3D pictures – A physician can then look at cross-sectional images of the body organ from any angle in order to detect any functional problems ...
... the tracer and a computer converts this energy into 3D pictures – A physician can then look at cross-sectional images of the body organ from any angle in order to detect any functional problems ...
Chapter 3
... messages coming into the brain. It also contains structures that play a role in seeing, hearing, and movement. Reticular Activating System - network of neurons extending from the medulla to forebrain; allows relevant sensory information such as AROUSAL or SLEEP to enter the brain. (air traffic contr ...
... messages coming into the brain. It also contains structures that play a role in seeing, hearing, and movement. Reticular Activating System - network of neurons extending from the medulla to forebrain; allows relevant sensory information such as AROUSAL or SLEEP to enter the brain. (air traffic contr ...
Nervous System
... Definition: the process by which organisms keep internal conditions relatively constant despite changes in their external environments Requires the integration of all organ systems at the same time Nervous system in conjunction with the endocrine system (hormones) is responsible for this integration ...
... Definition: the process by which organisms keep internal conditions relatively constant despite changes in their external environments Requires the integration of all organ systems at the same time Nervous system in conjunction with the endocrine system (hormones) is responsible for this integration ...
Wellness 10 Day #3
... pathway, making them more likely to seek out extreme things to get a rush. The frontal lobes of a teenager – the parts of the brain in charge of problem solving, decision making, and planning –are NOT FULLY DEVELOPED!! So, teens are less likely to think through their decision to use drugs and anti ...
... pathway, making them more likely to seek out extreme things to get a rush. The frontal lobes of a teenager – the parts of the brain in charge of problem solving, decision making, and planning –are NOT FULLY DEVELOPED!! So, teens are less likely to think through their decision to use drugs and anti ...