The cerebral cortex of Albert Einstein: a
... blocks of brain tissue were included in the accession, and no such material exists elsewhere at the Museum. Individually, these objects represent investigations performed or planned by Harvey. Collectively, they represent the long commitment on the part of Dr Harvey to facilitate the study of this m ...
... blocks of brain tissue were included in the accession, and no such material exists elsewhere at the Museum. Individually, these objects represent investigations performed or planned by Harvey. Collectively, they represent the long commitment on the part of Dr Harvey to facilitate the study of this m ...
Satiety, weight management and foods
... The project is coordinated by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, with project partners from the University of Kuopio, Finland; University of Lund, Sweden; University of Copenhagen, Denmark; University of Iceland & Landspitali-University Hospital, Iceland; MS Icelandic Dairies, Iceland; Atria ...
... The project is coordinated by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, with project partners from the University of Kuopio, Finland; University of Lund, Sweden; University of Copenhagen, Denmark; University of Iceland & Landspitali-University Hospital, Iceland; MS Icelandic Dairies, Iceland; Atria ...
Acute and chronic effects of cannabinoids on human brain: gene-environment interactions
... Acute and chronic effects of cannabinoids on human brain: gene-environment interactions related to psychiatric disorders Albert Batalla Cases ...
... Acute and chronic effects of cannabinoids on human brain: gene-environment interactions related to psychiatric disorders Albert Batalla Cases ...
immunological and behavioral consequences of high
... al., 1995). Therefore, the structure of leptin suggests that it might be classified as a cytokine. It is produced by adipose tissue in proportion to body mass (Juge-Aubry et al., 2002) and is best known for its role in regulating satiety and energy storage in the form of fat. In addition to playing ...
... al., 1995). Therefore, the structure of leptin suggests that it might be classified as a cytokine. It is produced by adipose tissue in proportion to body mass (Juge-Aubry et al., 2002) and is best known for its role in regulating satiety and energy storage in the form of fat. In addition to playing ...
glial versus neuronal uptake of glutamate
... Inactivation of amino acid neurotransmitters is generally held to be via high-affinity uptake into pre-synaptic neurones and glia, a model well established for monoaminergic systems. GABA, for instance, is taken up at high affinity by glia and GABAergic neurones, and the two uptake systems have been ...
... Inactivation of amino acid neurotransmitters is generally held to be via high-affinity uptake into pre-synaptic neurones and glia, a model well established for monoaminergic systems. GABA, for instance, is taken up at high affinity by glia and GABAergic neurones, and the two uptake systems have been ...
GABA-Based Evaluation of Neurologic Conditions: MR Spectroscopy
... seizure activity—reduced GABA would be expected to allow unbridled excitatory neural activity. In line with this theory, antiepileptic medications generally have an effect on increasing GABAergic activity and decreasing CSF levels of GABA.28 Moreover, antibodies to GAD have been detected in many gro ...
... seizure activity—reduced GABA would be expected to allow unbridled excitatory neural activity. In line with this theory, antiepileptic medications generally have an effect on increasing GABAergic activity and decreasing CSF levels of GABA.28 Moreover, antibodies to GAD have been detected in many gro ...
Review of Childhood Obesity - Anne Arundel Medical Center
... Childhood obesity has emerged as an important public health problem in the United States and other countries in the world. Currently 1 in 3 children in the United States is afflicted with overweight or obesity. The increasing prevalence of childhood obesity is associated with emergence of comorbiditi ...
... Childhood obesity has emerged as an important public health problem in the United States and other countries in the world. Currently 1 in 3 children in the United States is afflicted with overweight or obesity. The increasing prevalence of childhood obesity is associated with emergence of comorbiditi ...
Survey Of Aspartame Studies
... Studies of aspartame in the peer reviewed medical literature were surveyed for funding source and study outcome. Of the 166 studies felt to have relevance for questions of human safety, 74 had Nutrasweet® industry related funding and 92 were independently funded. One hundred percent of the industry ...
... Studies of aspartame in the peer reviewed medical literature were surveyed for funding source and study outcome. Of the 166 studies felt to have relevance for questions of human safety, 74 had Nutrasweet® industry related funding and 92 were independently funded. One hundred percent of the industry ...
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... thousands of neighbouring axon terminals. The same neuron's axon terminals may rest close to numerous other dendrites. As a result, an individual neuron may send and receive signals simultaneously in the thousands. d. physically with a few axons. Answer: c Diff: 1 Type: MC Page Reference: 31 Topic: ...
... thousands of neighbouring axon terminals. The same neuron's axon terminals may rest close to numerous other dendrites. As a result, an individual neuron may send and receive signals simultaneously in the thousands. d. physically with a few axons. Answer: c Diff: 1 Type: MC Page Reference: 31 Topic: ...
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... 11) Which of the following is not a function of glial cells? a. Guiding specialized neurons to their correct location during brain development b. Storing and releasing neurotransmitters Correct: Glial cells do not store or release neurotransmitters, though they do all of the tasks identified in the ...
... 11) Which of the following is not a function of glial cells? a. Guiding specialized neurons to their correct location during brain development b. Storing and releasing neurotransmitters Correct: Glial cells do not store or release neurotransmitters, though they do all of the tasks identified in the ...
Galanin-like peptide: a key player in the homeostatic regulation of
... circulation, with a high concentration being found in the blood. Fasting for 48 h, but not for 24 h decreases both plasma GALP levels and GALP influx into the brain.12 To date, GALP has been shown to act as an agonist at all three galanin receptor subtypes in vitro, although it shows preference for ...
... circulation, with a high concentration being found in the blood. Fasting for 48 h, but not for 24 h decreases both plasma GALP levels and GALP influx into the brain.12 To date, GALP has been shown to act as an agonist at all three galanin receptor subtypes in vitro, although it shows preference for ...
Cerebral hemisphere regulation of motivated
... pioneered the now generally held view that the motor system is organized hierarchically [28,306,328]. Nevertheless, after accepting by definition that motoneuron pools constitute the lowest level of the hierarchy, there is little or no consensus today about organizing principles and nomenclature for ...
... pioneered the now generally held view that the motor system is organized hierarchically [28,306,328]. Nevertheless, after accepting by definition that motoneuron pools constitute the lowest level of the hierarchy, there is little or no consensus today about organizing principles and nomenclature for ...
(2000). Cerebral hemisphere regulation of motivated behavior.
... pioneered the now generally held view that the motor system is organized hierarchically [28,306,328]. Nevertheless, after accepting by definition that motoneuron pools constitute the lowest level of the hierarchy, there is little or no consensus today about organizing principles and nomenclature for ...
... pioneered the now generally held view that the motor system is organized hierarchically [28,306,328]. Nevertheless, after accepting by definition that motoneuron pools constitute the lowest level of the hierarchy, there is little or no consensus today about organizing principles and nomenclature for ...
- TestbankU
... 10. Which of the following uses X-rays to detect various abnormalities of the brain including injury sites, tumors, and evidence of recent strokes? a) intracranial EEG b) magnetic resonance imaging c) computerized axial tomography d) electroencephalogram Answer: c Skill Level: Factual Difficulty: E ...
... 10. Which of the following uses X-rays to detect various abnormalities of the brain including injury sites, tumors, and evidence of recent strokes? a) intracranial EEG b) magnetic resonance imaging c) computerized axial tomography d) electroencephalogram Answer: c Skill Level: Factual Difficulty: E ...
The Effects of Probiotics Supplementation on Health
... The “Western Diet,” prominent among developed nations, often refers to a diet rich in meat proteins and refined sugars. Western society may in part be plagued with obesity and obesity related diseases due to a diet enriched with glucose. With an increasing glycemic index observed in Western society, ...
... The “Western Diet,” prominent among developed nations, often refers to a diet rich in meat proteins and refined sugars. Western society may in part be plagued with obesity and obesity related diseases due to a diet enriched with glucose. With an increasing glycemic index observed in Western society, ...
Leptin (Greek leptos meaning thin) is a 16 kDa protein hormone... plays a key role in regulating energy intake and energy...
... This can cause severe obesity and diabetes in certain individuals as well as in certain cases failure to reach puberty. However, it has been observed that most people who are obese do not have a defective ob gene. It was previously reported that consumption of high-fat meals, which produce smaller p ...
... This can cause severe obesity and diabetes in certain individuals as well as in certain cases failure to reach puberty. However, it has been observed that most people who are obese do not have a defective ob gene. It was previously reported that consumption of high-fat meals, which produce smaller p ...
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... Comparison of Earlier Nomenclature Systems with the Designation Used in This Atlas (Based on Larsell) ...
... Comparison of Earlier Nomenclature Systems with the Designation Used in This Atlas (Based on Larsell) ...
Stress and decision making - Ruhr
... rules are explicit and stable and consequences can be estimated [4]. In the literature, stress has mostly been reported to have negative effects on decision making, e.g. more disadvantageous decisions manifested by riskier behavior [5–7]. Behavioral alterations may result from a stress evoked increa ...
... rules are explicit and stable and consequences can be estimated [4]. In the literature, stress has mostly been reported to have negative effects on decision making, e.g. more disadvantageous decisions manifested by riskier behavior [5–7]. Behavioral alterations may result from a stress evoked increa ...
Review Spectrin and calpain
... (NMDA) receptor stimulation induces the appearance of characteristic products of aII-spectrin degradation which are the effect of calpain-catalysed hydrolysis. The process is connected to synaptic changes that result in long-term potentiation and memory formation [39, 40]. By using the antibodies sp ...
... (NMDA) receptor stimulation induces the appearance of characteristic products of aII-spectrin degradation which are the effect of calpain-catalysed hydrolysis. The process is connected to synaptic changes that result in long-term potentiation and memory formation [39, 40]. By using the antibodies sp ...
Chapter 02: Biopsychology, Neuroscience, and Human Nature
... Answer: a. Evolution 6. Behavior consistently found in a species is likely to have a genetic basis that evolved because the behavior has been adaptive. Which of the following human behaviors illustrate this concept? a. driving a car b. sending astronauts to the moon ...
... Answer: a. Evolution 6. Behavior consistently found in a species is likely to have a genetic basis that evolved because the behavior has been adaptive. Which of the following human behaviors illustrate this concept? a. driving a car b. sending astronauts to the moon ...
Resting-state Functional mR imaging
... RSNs are already present in utero, while others mature in childhood. Around 10 major RSNs are consistently found in adults, but their exact spatial extent and strength of coherence are affected by physiologic parameters and drugs. Though the acquisition and analysis methods are still evolving, new d ...
... RSNs are already present in utero, while others mature in childhood. Around 10 major RSNs are consistently found in adults, but their exact spatial extent and strength of coherence are affected by physiologic parameters and drugs. Though the acquisition and analysis methods are still evolving, new d ...
High Fructose Corn Syrup and Childhood Obesity
... low sensitivity is unreliable because is will fail to identify individuals who actually have specific conditions. Conversely, specificity of a test refers to the number of false positives. For example, if 100 people are screened for disease Y and only 75 actually have that disease but all 100 test p ...
... low sensitivity is unreliable because is will fail to identify individuals who actually have specific conditions. Conversely, specificity of a test refers to the number of false positives. For example, if 100 people are screened for disease Y and only 75 actually have that disease but all 100 test p ...
1 CAN ADHERENCE TO DIETARY GUIDELINES ADDRESS
... Obesity is a characteristic with a com plex set of socio-econom ic, dem ographic, environm ental and cultural determ inants (Ulijaszek, 20 0 7). A wide array of these factors has been exam ined in the literature, including access to food, lifestyle factors, fast-food consum ption (Chou et al., 20 0 ...
... Obesity is a characteristic with a com plex set of socio-econom ic, dem ographic, environm ental and cultural determ inants (Ulijaszek, 20 0 7). A wide array of these factors has been exam ined in the literature, including access to food, lifestyle factors, fast-food consum ption (Chou et al., 20 0 ...
Behavioral consequences of abnormal cortical development
... the wiring for sensory integration and behavioral outputs. Simultaneously, cortical glial cells and the vascular network are maturing towards adult patterns. In rodents most of the synapses in the neocortex are formed and many intrinsic and extrinsic cortical connections are refined during the first ...
... the wiring for sensory integration and behavioral outputs. Simultaneously, cortical glial cells and the vascular network are maturing towards adult patterns. In rodents most of the synapses in the neocortex are formed and many intrinsic and extrinsic cortical connections are refined during the first ...
Document
... including c-Myc, clathrin, adaptor protein-2 and dynamin. BIN1 is widely expressed in the brain and peripheral tissue as ubiquitous and tissue-specific alternatively spliced isoforms that regulate membrane dynamics and endocytosis in multiple cell types. The function of BIN1 in the brain and the mec ...
... including c-Myc, clathrin, adaptor protein-2 and dynamin. BIN1 is widely expressed in the brain and peripheral tissue as ubiquitous and tissue-specific alternatively spliced isoforms that regulate membrane dynamics and endocytosis in multiple cell types. The function of BIN1 in the brain and the mec ...