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... comparison, which two have the minimum difference in amino acids? long (yellow) vs middle (green) 39. “The cornea is actually the strongest lens in the eye.” Say something about this. everything is blurred under water without goggles, the power is 42 diopters, the difference in index of refraction b ...
... comparison, which two have the minimum difference in amino acids? long (yellow) vs middle (green) 39. “The cornea is actually the strongest lens in the eye.” Say something about this. everything is blurred under water without goggles, the power is 42 diopters, the difference in index of refraction b ...
Inside the Teen Brain
... Added to this brew of neurotransmitters are the sex hormones, which not only turn on an interest in sex but also change the brain's architecture. Giedd and his colleagues recently reported for the first time that, in both sexes, surges of testosterone at puberty swell the amygdala, an almond-shaped ...
... Added to this brew of neurotransmitters are the sex hormones, which not only turn on an interest in sex but also change the brain's architecture. Giedd and his colleagues recently reported for the first time that, in both sexes, surges of testosterone at puberty swell the amygdala, an almond-shaped ...
the version of this backgrounder
... Occipital Lobe: This lobe is found at the back of the brain. It contains the visual cortex which is responsible for vision. Damage to this area can lead to blindness, hallucinations and seizures (called occipital lobe epilepsy). The visual system is contralateral, which means that images perceived i ...
... Occipital Lobe: This lobe is found at the back of the brain. It contains the visual cortex which is responsible for vision. Damage to this area can lead to blindness, hallucinations and seizures (called occipital lobe epilepsy). The visual system is contralateral, which means that images perceived i ...
biological bases of behavior
... D. Spinal reflexes are part of the central nervous system response, while normal sensory/motor reactions are part of the peripheral nervous system. E. Spinal reflexes occur only in animals because humans are born without instinctual responses. 9. Antidepressant drugs like Prozac are often used to tr ...
... D. Spinal reflexes are part of the central nervous system response, while normal sensory/motor reactions are part of the peripheral nervous system. E. Spinal reflexes occur only in animals because humans are born without instinctual responses. 9. Antidepressant drugs like Prozac are often used to tr ...
INHIBITOR of BACTERIAL PROTEIN SYNTHESIS
... • They are important drugs for the treatment of serious infections caused by aerobic gr(-) bacteria • When used alone they are not reliably effective in the treatment of gr(+) cocci • Antibacterial synergy may occur with the combination of wall synthesis inhibitors • Streptomycintuberculosis • Spec ...
... • They are important drugs for the treatment of serious infections caused by aerobic gr(-) bacteria • When used alone they are not reliably effective in the treatment of gr(+) cocci • Antibacterial synergy may occur with the combination of wall synthesis inhibitors • Streptomycintuberculosis • Spec ...
Team 1
... The prevalence of Parkinson's increases with age - appearing in 1% of people over 60 and 4-5% of those over 85 but, the average onset is usually in the late fifties. Young onset PD refers to symptoms that begin as early as in the twenties and thirties. There is no cure for Parkinson’s but, treatment ...
... The prevalence of Parkinson's increases with age - appearing in 1% of people over 60 and 4-5% of those over 85 but, the average onset is usually in the late fifties. Young onset PD refers to symptoms that begin as early as in the twenties and thirties. There is no cure for Parkinson’s but, treatment ...
Electrical Properties of Neuron
... Cell membrane: 2-3 nm thick and is impermeable to most charged molecules and so acts as a capacitor by separating the charges lying on either side of the membrane. NB Capacitors, store charge across an insulating medium. Don’t allow current to flow across, but charge can be redistributed on each ...
... Cell membrane: 2-3 nm thick and is impermeable to most charged molecules and so acts as a capacitor by separating the charges lying on either side of the membrane. NB Capacitors, store charge across an insulating medium. Don’t allow current to flow across, but charge can be redistributed on each ...
Control Mechanisms of the GI Tract
... (facilitate the passage of fecal material, increasing water retention in stool), or fecal wetting agents (detergentlike drugs that permit easier penetration and mixing of fats and fluid with the fecal mass) ...
... (facilitate the passage of fecal material, increasing water retention in stool), or fecal wetting agents (detergentlike drugs that permit easier penetration and mixing of fats and fluid with the fecal mass) ...
Slides
... its neighbourhood. At birth a typical neuron in the cortex makes about 2500 synaptic connections, and by the age of two or three this has grown to 5000 on average. Thereafter, the pattern of neuronal connectivity established at this early stage of life is modified in response to experience as we age ...
... its neighbourhood. At birth a typical neuron in the cortex makes about 2500 synaptic connections, and by the age of two or three this has grown to 5000 on average. Thereafter, the pattern of neuronal connectivity established at this early stage of life is modified in response to experience as we age ...
CHAPTER 11 Nervous Tissue - Austin Community College
... and in so doing can result in finite control over the neuronal circuits. Such pathways may create converging, diverging or reverberating circuits as is shown in the next slide. Such circuits may produce EPSP’s or IPSP’s and help modulate the neuronal signals. ...
... and in so doing can result in finite control over the neuronal circuits. Such pathways may create converging, diverging or reverberating circuits as is shown in the next slide. Such circuits may produce EPSP’s or IPSP’s and help modulate the neuronal signals. ...
special senses - Doctor Jade Main
... SENSES • systems that translate outside information into activity in nervous system • gather information by detecting energies • environment contains many different forms of energies ...
... SENSES • systems that translate outside information into activity in nervous system • gather information by detecting energies • environment contains many different forms of energies ...
Coming to Attention
... which the subjects perceived the X with those in which it was shown but not noticed. They saw clear differences in activity in a few brain regions. Scientists have been aware of these regions' importance in controlling attention for a long time. The researchers were surprised, however, when they fou ...
... which the subjects perceived the X with those in which it was shown but not noticed. They saw clear differences in activity in a few brain regions. Scientists have been aware of these regions' importance in controlling attention for a long time. The researchers were surprised, however, when they fou ...
Outline and evaluate biological explanations for depression. 8 + 16
... One biological explanation of depression is genes. This suggests that depression is inherited. Research shows that individuals with a depressed relative (parent/sibling) are 1.5. to 3 times more likely to develop depression than those without a depressed relative. Twin studies show a concordance rat ...
... One biological explanation of depression is genes. This suggests that depression is inherited. Research shows that individuals with a depressed relative (parent/sibling) are 1.5. to 3 times more likely to develop depression than those without a depressed relative. Twin studies show a concordance rat ...
The Synergists: An Exploration of Choreography, Media, and Science
... mesocircuits, macrocircuits, the vasculature, blood, the blood brain barrier, ventricles, ...
... mesocircuits, macrocircuits, the vasculature, blood, the blood brain barrier, ventricles, ...
NEURAL REGULATION OF BREATHING Section 4, Part A
... 2. no impulses are seen during exhalation - ...
... 2. no impulses are seen during exhalation - ...
Control and Coordination
... increase in diameter of pupil, which allows more light in. When we come out of the dark room into broad day light the diameter of the pupil decreases allowing less light to enter into the eyes. Both these functions occur under the influence of the autonomic nervous system. ...
... increase in diameter of pupil, which allows more light in. When we come out of the dark room into broad day light the diameter of the pupil decreases allowing less light to enter into the eyes. Both these functions occur under the influence of the autonomic nervous system. ...
MTC42: control of smooth muscle 11/10/07
... The autonomic nervous system controls a wide range of metabolic, cardiopulmonary and other visceral requirements of our body which continues whether we are asleep or awake In most cases we are unaware of autonomic nervous activity within our bodies The ANS has three divisions: o Sympathetic – arisin ...
... The autonomic nervous system controls a wide range of metabolic, cardiopulmonary and other visceral requirements of our body which continues whether we are asleep or awake In most cases we are unaware of autonomic nervous activity within our bodies The ANS has three divisions: o Sympathetic – arisin ...
NerveImpulse
... The dendrites carry messages into the cell body. Each neuron has one projection called the axon to carry messages away from the cell body. Axons can be very short or very long. For example, the cell body of the neuron that sends the message to wiggle your little toe is located in your lower spinal c ...
... The dendrites carry messages into the cell body. Each neuron has one projection called the axon to carry messages away from the cell body. Axons can be very short or very long. For example, the cell body of the neuron that sends the message to wiggle your little toe is located in your lower spinal c ...
Research Synopsis
... prodrug of a lipid peroxidation inhibitor. This prodrug produces decreased toxicity and pH sensitive release allowing for improved drug targeting. This project will utilize MRI, behavioral tests, histology, and flow cytometry. 3. Magnetic resonance elastography of a traumatic brain injury mouse mode ...
... prodrug of a lipid peroxidation inhibitor. This prodrug produces decreased toxicity and pH sensitive release allowing for improved drug targeting. This project will utilize MRI, behavioral tests, histology, and flow cytometry. 3. Magnetic resonance elastography of a traumatic brain injury mouse mode ...
(Grades K-12) Create a model of the brain by using clay, Playdough
... In an effort to make the book study a family experience, we will reference follow-up activities and resources. It is our hope that families will use these resources as a springboard for further discussions and activities. Before delving into the book, we will start by sharing some very basic informa ...
... In an effort to make the book study a family experience, we will reference follow-up activities and resources. It is our hope that families will use these resources as a springboard for further discussions and activities. Before delving into the book, we will start by sharing some very basic informa ...
Limbic System
... Caused when blood circulation to the brain is blocked and brain tissue dies Most commonly caused by blockage of a cerebral artery Other causes include compression of the brain by hemorrhage or edema, and atherosclerosis ...
... Caused when blood circulation to the brain is blocked and brain tissue dies Most commonly caused by blockage of a cerebral artery Other causes include compression of the brain by hemorrhage or edema, and atherosclerosis ...
Biol. Psychist. __, No.3, pp.243-246 (1972).
... trends. In the high dose group, percent of REM sleep was markedly increased, due to early onset of stage REM and to increased duration of REM episodes during the second half of the night. EEG sleep patterns on recovery nights following large doses of tryptophan were not systematically different from ...
... trends. In the high dose group, percent of REM sleep was markedly increased, due to early onset of stage REM and to increased duration of REM episodes during the second half of the night. EEG sleep patterns on recovery nights following large doses of tryptophan were not systematically different from ...
Alcohol & Marijuana: Impact on the Body
... Often mixed with other things Molly powered or crystalline form (pure) Euphoria, sense of intimacy with others, decreased anxiety, and is usually followed by fatigue. Difficulty concentrating, jaw clenching, grinding of teeth, no appetitie, dry mouth, increased anxiety/paranoia, depression, irritabi ...
... Often mixed with other things Molly powered or crystalline form (pure) Euphoria, sense of intimacy with others, decreased anxiety, and is usually followed by fatigue. Difficulty concentrating, jaw clenching, grinding of teeth, no appetitie, dry mouth, increased anxiety/paranoia, depression, irritabi ...
Exam 3B key
... 2. Frequently, very few molecules of a hormone are required to affect changes in a target cell. This is because a) hormones are lipid-soluble and readily penetrate the membranes of the target cell. b) hormones are large molecules that remain in circulation for months and can repeatedly stimulate the ...
... 2. Frequently, very few molecules of a hormone are required to affect changes in a target cell. This is because a) hormones are lipid-soluble and readily penetrate the membranes of the target cell. b) hormones are large molecules that remain in circulation for months and can repeatedly stimulate the ...