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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 ...
Reflex Arc.
... • In a normal response: o Stimulus – Receptor – Messenger - Coordinating system - Messenger – Effector - Response ...
... • In a normal response: o Stimulus – Receptor – Messenger - Coordinating system - Messenger – Effector - Response ...
Biological Basis of behavior
... While studying the effects of epilepsy, Sperry discovered that cutting the corpus collosum (the structure that connects the two hemispheres of the brain) could reduce or eliminate epilepsy. These patients also experienced other symptoms after the experiment; many split-brain patients found themselve ...
... While studying the effects of epilepsy, Sperry discovered that cutting the corpus collosum (the structure that connects the two hemispheres of the brain) could reduce or eliminate epilepsy. These patients also experienced other symptoms after the experiment; many split-brain patients found themselve ...
What happens in a neuron
... and leaking are common occurrences for those affected. Subjects relating to defecation are often socially unacceptable, thus those affected may be beset by feelings of shame and humiliation. What type of nerve does Fecal Incontinence affect? How do you know it was that division of the nervous system ...
... and leaking are common occurrences for those affected. Subjects relating to defecation are often socially unacceptable, thus those affected may be beset by feelings of shame and humiliation. What type of nerve does Fecal Incontinence affect? How do you know it was that division of the nervous system ...
Biology 12 - Excretion
... highway through which information from body is sorted before being sent to cerbebrum ancient part of brain important in emotions, memory, learning record of brains electrical activity thin, gray, outer covering of cerebrum, most complex part of brain, consciousness resides here ...
... highway through which information from body is sorted before being sent to cerbebrum ancient part of brain important in emotions, memory, learning record of brains electrical activity thin, gray, outer covering of cerebrum, most complex part of brain, consciousness resides here ...
Nature Versus Nurture
... § What are the developmental milestones in the nervous system? § You start from a single cell with genetic information from your mother and father. Then what happens? § That cell undergoes successive divisions guided by the proteins code for by this genetic information § And as cells divide they are ...
... § What are the developmental milestones in the nervous system? § You start from a single cell with genetic information from your mother and father. Then what happens? § That cell undergoes successive divisions guided by the proteins code for by this genetic information § And as cells divide they are ...
Chapter 2
... Mature neurons generally can’t divide But new dendrites can grow Provides room for more connections to other neurons New connections are basis for learning ...
... Mature neurons generally can’t divide But new dendrites can grow Provides room for more connections to other neurons New connections are basis for learning ...
Nervous System webquest……
... axon. What is happening to the charge on the outside and inside of the cell as the action potential moves? ...
... axon. What is happening to the charge on the outside and inside of the cell as the action potential moves? ...
Document
... 1. Na+ channels open, Na+ rushes inward 2. K+ channels open, K+ diffuses outward; Na+ channels are closed and inactivated 3. Membrane returns to resting potential ...
... 1. Na+ channels open, Na+ rushes inward 2. K+ channels open, K+ diffuses outward; Na+ channels are closed and inactivated 3. Membrane returns to resting potential ...
Neurons and Neurotransmission with Nerve slides
... •Direction of impulse – neural impulse can only go one direction; the toilet only flushes one way, the impulse can’t come the other direction (you hope!) •Threshold – critical point after which neural impulse is fired; you can push the handle a little bit, but it won’t flush until you push the hand ...
... •Direction of impulse – neural impulse can only go one direction; the toilet only flushes one way, the impulse can’t come the other direction (you hope!) •Threshold – critical point after which neural impulse is fired; you can push the handle a little bit, but it won’t flush until you push the hand ...
Nervous System
... *Production of both types of potentials depend upon the existence of a resting membrane potential (RMP) and the presence of certain types of ion channel. *The RMP is an electrical voltage across the membrane at rest. When Na+ enters from the outside to inside the cell, it causes depolarization. ...
... *Production of both types of potentials depend upon the existence of a resting membrane potential (RMP) and the presence of certain types of ion channel. *The RMP is an electrical voltage across the membrane at rest. When Na+ enters from the outside to inside the cell, it causes depolarization. ...
Chapter Eleven
... • Action potentials, or nerve impulses, are: – __________________________________ carried along the length of axons ...
... • Action potentials, or nerve impulses, are: – __________________________________ carried along the length of axons ...
The Different Model of Cognitive Mind
... The representational theory of cognition tries to show how our knowledge of the world is represented in the mind. When human knowledge is represented in an abstract format, we call it propositions. Thus all knowledge representations take place in language. The repr ...
... The representational theory of cognition tries to show how our knowledge of the world is represented in the mind. When human knowledge is represented in an abstract format, we call it propositions. Thus all knowledge representations take place in language. The repr ...
Circuits, Circuits
... After learning, S will only fire when B & D are active (i.e. after a time interval of duration = t1). Details are unclear as to whether A & C develop inhibitory links to S. In future (e.g. when repeating the dance), the instructor still says ”Go”, which again resets the cortical oscillators, but now ...
... After learning, S will only fire when B & D are active (i.e. after a time interval of duration = t1). Details are unclear as to whether A & C develop inhibitory links to S. In future (e.g. when repeating the dance), the instructor still says ”Go”, which again resets the cortical oscillators, but now ...
The Nervous System
... – Excitatory postsynaptic potential • Na+ gates open; membrane becomes depolarized; action potential is generated. – Inhibitory postsynaptic potential • K+ gates open; membrane becomes more polarized (hyperpolarized); inhibits action potential ...
... – Excitatory postsynaptic potential • Na+ gates open; membrane becomes depolarized; action potential is generated. – Inhibitory postsynaptic potential • K+ gates open; membrane becomes more polarized (hyperpolarized); inhibits action potential ...
doc Behavioural_Neuroscience_Jan_11
... How the movement of ions creates electrical charges: A ion is a charged molecule. Cations are positive, and anions are negative. (e.g. NaCl = Na+ cation; Cl! anion). Forces of diffusion move ions from high concentration to low concentrations Electrostatic pressure refers to the attractive or ...
... How the movement of ions creates electrical charges: A ion is a charged molecule. Cations are positive, and anions are negative. (e.g. NaCl = Na+ cation; Cl! anion). Forces of diffusion move ions from high concentration to low concentrations Electrostatic pressure refers to the attractive or ...
Which Model to Use for the Liquid State Machine?
... Liquid computing efficiency has been investigated principally for integrate-and-fire neurons [2], and some experiments have been conducted for the sophisticated and numerically demanding Hodgkin-Huxley cells [4][5]. In this work we perform a systematic analysis and comparison of LSM computational pe ...
... Liquid computing efficiency has been investigated principally for integrate-and-fire neurons [2], and some experiments have been conducted for the sophisticated and numerically demanding Hodgkin-Huxley cells [4][5]. In this work we perform a systematic analysis and comparison of LSM computational pe ...
Part 1: True/False
... 15. Neuropeptide Y is a peptide neurotransmitter. What can you say about this peptide that is used as a neurotransmitter? A. It is synthesized by enzymes in the axon terminal B. It is packaged in secretory granules C. A proton pump is used to transport this molecule into vesicles in the presynaptic ...
... 15. Neuropeptide Y is a peptide neurotransmitter. What can you say about this peptide that is used as a neurotransmitter? A. It is synthesized by enzymes in the axon terminal B. It is packaged in secretory granules C. A proton pump is used to transport this molecule into vesicles in the presynaptic ...
Nervous System PPT
... – left = right side of body – right = left side of body • The right side of your brain perceives and controls the left side of your body • Left side of brain perceives and controls right side of your ...
... – left = right side of body – right = left side of body • The right side of your brain perceives and controls the left side of your body • Left side of brain perceives and controls right side of your ...
Biopsychology 2012 – sec 002
... The study of the effects of drugs on the nervous system and on behavior. What is a drug? An exogenous chemical not necessary for normal cellular functioning that significantly alters the functions of certain cells of the body when taken in relatively low doses (in this context, cells of the nervous ...
... The study of the effects of drugs on the nervous system and on behavior. What is a drug? An exogenous chemical not necessary for normal cellular functioning that significantly alters the functions of certain cells of the body when taken in relatively low doses (in this context, cells of the nervous ...
Nervous System Notes
... Convergence vs. Divergence • Convergence – impulses from 2 or more fibers converge on a single neuron (summation will occur) • Divergence – when outgoing impulses are divided onto several branches of an axon ...
... Convergence vs. Divergence • Convergence – impulses from 2 or more fibers converge on a single neuron (summation will occur) • Divergence – when outgoing impulses are divided onto several branches of an axon ...
Structure of a Neuron
... Basis of the Resting Membrane Potential • Since Na+ ion are more concentrated in the ECF when a specific voltage gated Na+ channel opens Na+ will always rush into the cell by diffusion. • Since K+ ion channels are more concentrated in the ICF when a specific voltage gated K+ channel opens K+ will a ...
... Basis of the Resting Membrane Potential • Since Na+ ion are more concentrated in the ECF when a specific voltage gated Na+ channel opens Na+ will always rush into the cell by diffusion. • Since K+ ion channels are more concentrated in the ICF when a specific voltage gated K+ channel opens K+ will a ...
The Nervous System: Neural Tissue
... D. Two types of Neural Cells 1. Neurons – carry impulses 2. Neuroglial cells – support cells for the neurons a. Microglia – phagocytic cells that protect neurons from invading microorganisms. b. Astrocytes – star-shaped cells that connect neurons to capillaries and help exchange nutrients between ca ...
... D. Two types of Neural Cells 1. Neurons – carry impulses 2. Neuroglial cells – support cells for the neurons a. Microglia – phagocytic cells that protect neurons from invading microorganisms. b. Astrocytes – star-shaped cells that connect neurons to capillaries and help exchange nutrients between ca ...