Nervous System - ocw@unimas - Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
... spiraled neuroglia -‐ cells that provide support and nourishment to the neuron. ...
... spiraled neuroglia -‐ cells that provide support and nourishment to the neuron. ...
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... 59-291 Section 1 Introduction to Pharmacology Humans have been treating diseases with substances around them for over 4000 yrs. These “drugs’ were chosen empirically (based on experience). The science of pharmacology is ~150 yrs old. This is because the knowledge of the biochemical and physiological ...
... 59-291 Section 1 Introduction to Pharmacology Humans have been treating diseases with substances around them for over 4000 yrs. These “drugs’ were chosen empirically (based on experience). The science of pharmacology is ~150 yrs old. This is because the knowledge of the biochemical and physiological ...
Drug Handling in kidney and liver disease 2005
... certain substances (incl drugs). Drugs may activate or block the receptor – Activation of the receptor changes the activity of the cell: eg adrenaline activates the beta 1 receptors in the heart and speeds up the heart – Drugs have selectivity for receptors: eg Histamine2 antagonists- reduce histami ...
... certain substances (incl drugs). Drugs may activate or block the receptor – Activation of the receptor changes the activity of the cell: eg adrenaline activates the beta 1 receptors in the heart and speeds up the heart – Drugs have selectivity for receptors: eg Histamine2 antagonists- reduce histami ...
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... Autonomic Nervous System. • it controls hunger, body temperature, aggression and other aspects of behaviour and metabolism. • the hypothalamus controls the endocrine hormone system because attached to it is the pituitary gland. • the pituitary gland produces hormones that control many of the endocri ...
... Autonomic Nervous System. • it controls hunger, body temperature, aggression and other aspects of behaviour and metabolism. • the hypothalamus controls the endocrine hormone system because attached to it is the pituitary gland. • the pituitary gland produces hormones that control many of the endocri ...
CNS
... Autonomic Nervous System. • it controls hunger, body temperature, aggression and other aspects of behaviour and metabolism. • the hypothalamus controls the endocrine hormone system because attached to it is the pituitary gland. • the pituitary gland produces hormones that control many of the endocri ...
... Autonomic Nervous System. • it controls hunger, body temperature, aggression and other aspects of behaviour and metabolism. • the hypothalamus controls the endocrine hormone system because attached to it is the pituitary gland. • the pituitary gland produces hormones that control many of the endocri ...
Brain Structures and their Functions
... Note that the cerebral cortex is highly wrinkled. Essentially this makes the brain more efficient, because it can increase the surface area of the brain and the amount of neurons within it. We will discuss the relevance of the degree of cortical folding (or gyrencephalization) later. (Go here for mo ...
... Note that the cerebral cortex is highly wrinkled. Essentially this makes the brain more efficient, because it can increase the surface area of the brain and the amount of neurons within it. We will discuss the relevance of the degree of cortical folding (or gyrencephalization) later. (Go here for mo ...
Methods in Cognitive Neuroscience I
... Neurosurgery Methods • Direct cortical stimulation – Delivery of a small electric current directly on the cortical surface – Causes temporary disruption or facilitation of function in cortex being stimulated – Used clinically to map function, so that critical regions can be avoided during tissue re ...
... Neurosurgery Methods • Direct cortical stimulation – Delivery of a small electric current directly on the cortical surface – Causes temporary disruption or facilitation of function in cortex being stimulated – Used clinically to map function, so that critical regions can be avoided during tissue re ...
Chapter 10
... 26. Explain the relationship between an action potential and a nerve impulse. (Outcome 10.16) An action potential occurs at a specific site. When an action potential occurs at the trigger zone of a nerve cell, it sends an electrical impulse to the adjacent membrane. This causes an action potential a ...
... 26. Explain the relationship between an action potential and a nerve impulse. (Outcome 10.16) An action potential occurs at a specific site. When an action potential occurs at the trigger zone of a nerve cell, it sends an electrical impulse to the adjacent membrane. This causes an action potential a ...
solutions
... 1: sense organ: generate electrical response to stimuli (sensor) 2. sensory nerve: transmit signals from sense organ to central nervous system (pathway) 3. central nervous system: collects sensory information and produces action signals in ...
... 1: sense organ: generate electrical response to stimuli (sensor) 2. sensory nerve: transmit signals from sense organ to central nervous system (pathway) 3. central nervous system: collects sensory information and produces action signals in ...
How Psychologists Study the Brain
... functions the various parts of the brain perform so as to localize (focus on) the malfunctioning part for which surgery was required ...
... functions the various parts of the brain perform so as to localize (focus on) the malfunctioning part for which surgery was required ...
nervousmedterm
... contractions in response to a stimulus. Babinski’s reflex is a reflex on the plantar surface of the foot. Patellar (Knee) reflexes are usually tested for responsiveness. Cerebrospinal fluid can also be withdrawn and tested for the presence of various substances that signal certain diseases. ...
... contractions in response to a stimulus. Babinski’s reflex is a reflex on the plantar surface of the foot. Patellar (Knee) reflexes are usually tested for responsiveness. Cerebrospinal fluid can also be withdrawn and tested for the presence of various substances that signal certain diseases. ...
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... b. The choline is then taken up by the axon terminal and used to make more ACh 2. What happens in postsynaptic cell? a. Binding to receptor initiates release of a “second messenger” into the cytoplasm of the postsynaptic cell. This is most often Ca ion, cyclic AMP (= cAMP), or cyclic GMP (= cGMP). b ...
... b. The choline is then taken up by the axon terminal and used to make more ACh 2. What happens in postsynaptic cell? a. Binding to receptor initiates release of a “second messenger” into the cytoplasm of the postsynaptic cell. This is most often Ca ion, cyclic AMP (= cAMP), or cyclic GMP (= cGMP). b ...
Chronic Stress and The Body
... o This disrupts the normal balance in the brain and causes changes in the communication in the brain Patients with stress disorders, such as PTSD, have alterations in their brain connectivity leading to stronger connection between the hippocampus and the amygdala (which controls the fight or flight ...
... o This disrupts the normal balance in the brain and causes changes in the communication in the brain Patients with stress disorders, such as PTSD, have alterations in their brain connectivity leading to stronger connection between the hippocampus and the amygdala (which controls the fight or flight ...
chapter 4
... 4.1 Sensation is the process by which sense organs gather information about the environment and transmit it to the brain for initial processing. Perception is the related process by which the brain selects, organizes, and interprets sensations. The basic senses are visual, auditory (hearing), olfact ...
... 4.1 Sensation is the process by which sense organs gather information about the environment and transmit it to the brain for initial processing. Perception is the related process by which the brain selects, organizes, and interprets sensations. The basic senses are visual, auditory (hearing), olfact ...
The Nervous System
... damage. • Radiation • Drugs (alcohol, cocaine, opiates) • Lack of oxygen can cause the death of neurons. – Example: smoking decreases amount of oxygen to blood. ...
... damage. • Radiation • Drugs (alcohol, cocaine, opiates) • Lack of oxygen can cause the death of neurons. – Example: smoking decreases amount of oxygen to blood. ...
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... These two systems do not just work in cooperation during stressful situations like a car accident, but also in happier situations, such as when you earn an unexpected “A,” or “fall in love.” ...
... These two systems do not just work in cooperation during stressful situations like a car accident, but also in happier situations, such as when you earn an unexpected “A,” or “fall in love.” ...
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... kcal/mol, and it decreases proportionally to the square of the distance between the two atoms. The ability of a drug to bind to a receptor via ionic interactions therefore increases significantly as the drug molecule diffuses closer to the receptor. Additionally, the strength associated with the ioni ...
... kcal/mol, and it decreases proportionally to the square of the distance between the two atoms. The ability of a drug to bind to a receptor via ionic interactions therefore increases significantly as the drug molecule diffuses closer to the receptor. Additionally, the strength associated with the ioni ...
Electrophysiology & fMRI
... Axons of infected cells reach thalamus. Stimulate in motor cortex and measure activity in both locations. ...
... Axons of infected cells reach thalamus. Stimulate in motor cortex and measure activity in both locations. ...
and peripheral nerves, and is composed of cells called neurons that
... • Sodium is found in greater concentrations outside of the cell while potassium is found in greater concentrations inside the cell. Sodiumpotassium pumps exist in the plasma membrane to maintain the the concentration gradients and the membrane potential. Nerve impulses have a domino effect. An actio ...
... • Sodium is found in greater concentrations outside of the cell while potassium is found in greater concentrations inside the cell. Sodiumpotassium pumps exist in the plasma membrane to maintain the the concentration gradients and the membrane potential. Nerve impulses have a domino effect. An actio ...
Basal nuclei
... e.g., Cardiovascular, respiratory, and digestive control centers Associated with 10 of the 12 pairs of cranial nerves (olfactory and optics) Does the same basic sensory and motor functions for the head that the spinal cord does for the rest of the body Reception and integration of all synaptic input ...
... e.g., Cardiovascular, respiratory, and digestive control centers Associated with 10 of the 12 pairs of cranial nerves (olfactory and optics) Does the same basic sensory and motor functions for the head that the spinal cord does for the rest of the body Reception and integration of all synaptic input ...
BASICS OF NEUROBIOLOGY Zsolt Liposits and Imre Kalló 2016
... The first lecture characterises the nervous tissue, in which neurons and glial cells exist in structural and functional symbioses. The second lecture demonstrates the unique morphology and the excitability of neurons and some basic networks established by them. The third lecture explains how informa ...
... The first lecture characterises the nervous tissue, in which neurons and glial cells exist in structural and functional symbioses. The second lecture demonstrates the unique morphology and the excitability of neurons and some basic networks established by them. The third lecture explains how informa ...
Bromo-DragonFly
... synthetised in 1998, when it was used to investigate the structure and activity of the brain’s serotonin receptors as part of animal studies. In Finland, Bromo-DragonFly was first intercepted in early 2007. It momentarily generated a lot of buzz on a variety of online drug forums, after which intere ...
... synthetised in 1998, when it was used to investigate the structure and activity of the brain’s serotonin receptors as part of animal studies. In Finland, Bromo-DragonFly was first intercepted in early 2007. It momentarily generated a lot of buzz on a variety of online drug forums, after which intere ...