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... The olfactory epithelium. A. The olfactory epithelium contains sensory neurons interspersed with supporting cells as well as a basal layer of stem cells. Cilia extend from the dendrite of each neuron into the mucus lining the nasal cavity. An axon extends from the basal end of each neuron to the olf ...
... The olfactory epithelium. A. The olfactory epithelium contains sensory neurons interspersed with supporting cells as well as a basal layer of stem cells. Cilia extend from the dendrite of each neuron into the mucus lining the nasal cavity. An axon extends from the basal end of each neuron to the olf ...
The Central Nervous System
... the Na+ will move into the cell making the membrane potential less negative. This change in membrane potential could trigger a voltage gated Na+ channel to open causing more opportunity for Na+ to enter the cell and further change membrane potential. There is a third type of channel that occurs in s ...
... the Na+ will move into the cell making the membrane potential less negative. This change in membrane potential could trigger a voltage gated Na+ channel to open causing more opportunity for Na+ to enter the cell and further change membrane potential. There is a third type of channel that occurs in s ...
Click here to view a labelled image of the Knitted Retina
... These neurons are important connectors in the retina, forming synapses (a neuronal junction) with 4 different types of neurons. They are connected to the photoreceptors and the horizontal cells at one end and to amacrine and ganglion cells at the other end. They receive electrical signals from the p ...
... These neurons are important connectors in the retina, forming synapses (a neuronal junction) with 4 different types of neurons. They are connected to the photoreceptors and the horizontal cells at one end and to amacrine and ganglion cells at the other end. They receive electrical signals from the p ...
The Chemical Senses: Smell and Taste How does the nose and
... There are animals without vision, and there are some without hearing, but there are no animals without some form of chemical sense. Humans have about 9 million olfactory neurons, whereas there are 225 million olfactory neurons in dogs. Dogs and many other species can detect pheromones (chemicals re ...
... There are animals without vision, and there are some without hearing, but there are no animals without some form of chemical sense. Humans have about 9 million olfactory neurons, whereas there are 225 million olfactory neurons in dogs. Dogs and many other species can detect pheromones (chemicals re ...
Researcher studies nervous system development
... hobbyists and research scientists alike. One reason for using zebrafish is their unique embryos. The zebrafish embryo is transparent, which allows Purdy and other researchers to shine a laser onto the fertilized embryo and detect any changes in their development. Another reason relates to the big pi ...
... hobbyists and research scientists alike. One reason for using zebrafish is their unique embryos. The zebrafish embryo is transparent, which allows Purdy and other researchers to shine a laser onto the fertilized embryo and detect any changes in their development. Another reason relates to the big pi ...
foods of the chinese
... fixed action patterns. Such schemes are only acted when a precise stimulating signal is present. When such signals act as communication among members of the same species, they are known as releasers. Notable examples of releasers are, in many bird species, the beak movements by the newborns, which s ...
... fixed action patterns. Such schemes are only acted when a precise stimulating signal is present. When such signals act as communication among members of the same species, they are known as releasers. Notable examples of releasers are, in many bird species, the beak movements by the newborns, which s ...
No End in Sight: The Abuse of Prescription Narcotics
... changes. The mechanisms underlying tolerance are fairly well understood: it takes more drug to elicit a response from receptors, but the end result is that the brain is under constant assault and keeps adapting in ultimately non-productive ways to keep up with the insult produced by ever increasing ...
... changes. The mechanisms underlying tolerance are fairly well understood: it takes more drug to elicit a response from receptors, but the end result is that the brain is under constant assault and keeps adapting in ultimately non-productive ways to keep up with the insult produced by ever increasing ...
Drugs as Evidence
... Extreme moods, dreamy sense of detachment in parallel to feelings of extreme strength and invulnerability. Severe depression, tendencies toward violence and suicide accompany ...
... Extreme moods, dreamy sense of detachment in parallel to feelings of extreme strength and invulnerability. Severe depression, tendencies toward violence and suicide accompany ...
Slide 1
... Recent stressful life events and lack of social supports Chronic pain or illness, trauma Mental illness (e.g., depression, bipolar disorder, etc.) Drug-seeking behaviors Physical and cognitive disabilities Started alcohol use before age 15 Medical condition associated with substance us ...
... Recent stressful life events and lack of social supports Chronic pain or illness, trauma Mental illness (e.g., depression, bipolar disorder, etc.) Drug-seeking behaviors Physical and cognitive disabilities Started alcohol use before age 15 Medical condition associated with substance us ...
BRAIN
... Specialized nervous tissue cells that are smaller and more numerous than neurons. They serve to carry out support functions such as vascularization, phagocytosis and myelinization. There are four types found in the CNS 1. Astrocytes - star shaped with many processes, participate in the metabolis ...
... Specialized nervous tissue cells that are smaller and more numerous than neurons. They serve to carry out support functions such as vascularization, phagocytosis and myelinization. There are four types found in the CNS 1. Astrocytes - star shaped with many processes, participate in the metabolis ...
Antiarrhythmic Drugs
... ectopic activity. Drugs have antiarrhythmic properties by virtue of their β -receptor–blocking action and direct membrane effects Some of these drugs have selectivity for cardiac β 1 receptors e.g. metoprolol, Some have intrinsic sympathomimetic activity e.g. pindolol. Some have marked direct membra ...
... ectopic activity. Drugs have antiarrhythmic properties by virtue of their β -receptor–blocking action and direct membrane effects Some of these drugs have selectivity for cardiac β 1 receptors e.g. metoprolol, Some have intrinsic sympathomimetic activity e.g. pindolol. Some have marked direct membra ...
Lectures Slides
... Catherine is a 23 years old salesperson who tried for three years to lose weight. Her physician prescribed amphetamines but cautioned her about the possibility that she might become dependent on them. She did begin to lose weight, but she also discovered that she liked the extra energy and good feel ...
... Catherine is a 23 years old salesperson who tried for three years to lose weight. Her physician prescribed amphetamines but cautioned her about the possibility that she might become dependent on them. She did begin to lose weight, but she also discovered that she liked the extra energy and good feel ...
Slides - Gorman Lab
... 1. Describe the interaction of sensory neurons, interneurons and motor components in simple reflexes (i.e., knee-jerk). What additional factors contribute to more complex motor programs? 2. What is Parkinson's disease? What treatments are there for it and what are their strengths/weaknesses? ...
... 1. Describe the interaction of sensory neurons, interneurons and motor components in simple reflexes (i.e., knee-jerk). What additional factors contribute to more complex motor programs? 2. What is Parkinson's disease? What treatments are there for it and what are their strengths/weaknesses? ...
FOM 2313 PHARMACOLOGY AND THERAPEUTICS
... 5. Impart teaching to the patient/family based on accurate assessment of their learning needs. 6. Utilize the rational drug use process to evaluate the need for and the effectiveness of the drug/s given to the patients. 7. Relate legal and ethical issues to the administration of drugs. 8. Incorporat ...
... 5. Impart teaching to the patient/family based on accurate assessment of their learning needs. 6. Utilize the rational drug use process to evaluate the need for and the effectiveness of the drug/s given to the patients. 7. Relate legal and ethical issues to the administration of drugs. 8. Incorporat ...
Chapter 17
... presynaptic neuron releases neurotransmitters into the synaptic cleft which act on the postsynaptic cell - there are numerous neurotransmitters including acetylcholine (ACh), glutamate, aspartate, glycine, norepinephrine (NE), dopamine (DA), serotonin, endorphins, nitric oxide (NO), etc. Structural ...
... presynaptic neuron releases neurotransmitters into the synaptic cleft which act on the postsynaptic cell - there are numerous neurotransmitters including acetylcholine (ACh), glutamate, aspartate, glycine, norepinephrine (NE), dopamine (DA), serotonin, endorphins, nitric oxide (NO), etc. Structural ...
Each of these case histories involves damaged areas of the brain
... 1) The regions damaged by the iron rod were the frontal lobes of the cerebrum. Based on what we have learned, we can hypothesize that the limbic system was most likely injured since it acts as the link between higher cognitive functions and primitive emotional responses. The limbic system contains t ...
... 1) The regions damaged by the iron rod were the frontal lobes of the cerebrum. Based on what we have learned, we can hypothesize that the limbic system was most likely injured since it acts as the link between higher cognitive functions and primitive emotional responses. The limbic system contains t ...
2006 natl fx fnd abstract - University of Illinois Archives
... Bill, you’ve got 1 word to spare. I pasted your old version below so if I dropped any important ideas you can try to put them back. Good luck! Also, do you mind if my name goes before Robert’s? ...
... Bill, you’ve got 1 word to spare. I pasted your old version below so if I dropped any important ideas you can try to put them back. Good luck! Also, do you mind if my name goes before Robert’s? ...
Lecture_30_2014
... Most neurons receive information from many other neurons. Axons of presynaptic neurons Dendrites of postsynaptic neuron Cell body of postsynaptic neuron ...
... Most neurons receive information from many other neurons. Axons of presynaptic neurons Dendrites of postsynaptic neuron Cell body of postsynaptic neuron ...
37 - Clinical Cancer Research
... glycoprotein, which complicates the in vivo pharmacokinetics. This may be reflected in the halflife differences observed following single or multiple days of dosing (12 versus 4 days, respectively) (vismodegib label, Table 1). Given the differences in PK following single and multiple dosing regimens ...
... glycoprotein, which complicates the in vivo pharmacokinetics. This may be reflected in the halflife differences observed following single or multiple days of dosing (12 versus 4 days, respectively) (vismodegib label, Table 1). Given the differences in PK following single and multiple dosing regimens ...
PBOXs: A new treatment for neuroblastoma?
... What’s the advantage? •Unlike other chemotherapeutics, the cells don’t become resistant to the PBOXs •They are not a substrate for these drug pumps •So the PBOXs stay in the cell and induce apoptosis •The can work with other chemotherapeutics to kill even more cells •Can use lower doses….less toxic ...
... What’s the advantage? •Unlike other chemotherapeutics, the cells don’t become resistant to the PBOXs •They are not a substrate for these drug pumps •So the PBOXs stay in the cell and induce apoptosis •The can work with other chemotherapeutics to kill even more cells •Can use lower doses….less toxic ...
Unit 3 Biological Bases of Behavior 11_12
... developing neurons, help provide nutrition for and get rid of wastes of the neuron, and form an insulating sheath around neurons that speeds conduction. ...
... developing neurons, help provide nutrition for and get rid of wastes of the neuron, and form an insulating sheath around neurons that speeds conduction. ...
2.1 Resonding for change
... 1. Your ........ system carries fast....... impulses. Changes in the .............. are picked up by your................ 2. Complete: Receptor ___ CNS ___ Effector 3. Explain what happens in your nervous system when you see a piece of chocolate and eat it. ...
... 1. Your ........ system carries fast....... impulses. Changes in the .............. are picked up by your................ 2. Complete: Receptor ___ CNS ___ Effector 3. Explain what happens in your nervous system when you see a piece of chocolate and eat it. ...
Organelles - Amazon S3
... organelle as a level of organization between macromolecules and the cell. Organelles carry out specialized tasks within the cell, localizing functions such as replication, energy production, protein synthesis, and processing of food and waste. The hundreds of cell types in the body differ in the arr ...
... organelle as a level of organization between macromolecules and the cell. Organelles carry out specialized tasks within the cell, localizing functions such as replication, energy production, protein synthesis, and processing of food and waste. The hundreds of cell types in the body differ in the arr ...