How is the Nervous System Organized? a Class Objectives a What
... The Nervous System is the body’s main processing ______________________________________ This consists of structures and organs that facilitate _______________________________________________ communication in the body. - This is the body's electrochemical communication circuitry ...
... The Nervous System is the body’s main processing ______________________________________ This consists of structures and organs that facilitate _______________________________________________ communication in the body. - This is the body's electrochemical communication circuitry ...
2.2 Electrical Communication Study Guide by Hisrich
... 2.2 Electrical Communication Study Guide by Hisrich 2.2.a How does communication happen within the body? Electrical Signals Nervous System ...
... 2.2 Electrical Communication Study Guide by Hisrich 2.2.a How does communication happen within the body? Electrical Signals Nervous System ...
Nerve Flash Cards
... How does the signal go through the space? By a chemical transmission. The synaptic knob has vesicles filled with a neurotransmitter that carries the signal. Each type of neuron used particular types of neurotransmitters, so there are 100’s of types. ...
... How does the signal go through the space? By a chemical transmission. The synaptic knob has vesicles filled with a neurotransmitter that carries the signal. Each type of neuron used particular types of neurotransmitters, so there are 100’s of types. ...
Chapter 4
... Frontal Lobe Parietal Lobe Occipital Lobe Temporal Lobe Brain Lateralization ...
... Frontal Lobe Parietal Lobe Occipital Lobe Temporal Lobe Brain Lateralization ...
The Central Nervous System CNS
... • Sensory neurons (afferent neurons) conduct impulses from peripheral receptors to the CNS and are usually unipolar, although some are bipolar neurons. • Interneurons are multipolar neurons lying within the CNS that form links between other neurons. • Motor neurons (efferent neurons) are multipolar ...
... • Sensory neurons (afferent neurons) conduct impulses from peripheral receptors to the CNS and are usually unipolar, although some are bipolar neurons. • Interneurons are multipolar neurons lying within the CNS that form links between other neurons. • Motor neurons (efferent neurons) are multipolar ...
Nerve cells - Dr Magrann
... Controls autonomic (automatic) functions (blood pressure, digestion, etc). a. Sympathetic division b. Parasympathetic division Sensory (afferent) signals picked up by sensor receptors. They are carried by nerve fibers of PNS to the CNS Motor (efferent) signals are carried away from the CNS. They inn ...
... Controls autonomic (automatic) functions (blood pressure, digestion, etc). a. Sympathetic division b. Parasympathetic division Sensory (afferent) signals picked up by sensor receptors. They are carried by nerve fibers of PNS to the CNS Motor (efferent) signals are carried away from the CNS. They inn ...
The Central Nervous System Dr. Ali Ebneshahidi
... 1. Body membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord for protection and nourishing purposes. 2. Consists of 3 layers: (each layer is a "menix") a) Dura mater ("tough mother"): outermost layer that attaches the brain to cranial bones, and the spinal cord to vertebrae. Made up of fibrous connective ...
... 1. Body membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord for protection and nourishing purposes. 2. Consists of 3 layers: (each layer is a "menix") a) Dura mater ("tough mother"): outermost layer that attaches the brain to cranial bones, and the spinal cord to vertebrae. Made up of fibrous connective ...
Physiology Notes: The Central Nervous System
... – Mass of ___________________ tissue located in the vertebral ___________________ – Extends from ___________________ Oblongata to 2nd ___________________ vertebrae – Transmits electrical ___________________ to and from the ___________________, limbs, trunk, and ___________________ of the body ...
... – Mass of ___________________ tissue located in the vertebral ___________________ – Extends from ___________________ Oblongata to 2nd ___________________ vertebrae – Transmits electrical ___________________ to and from the ___________________, limbs, trunk, and ___________________ of the body ...
Lab 12
... cerebrum (p442-445) 1. left and right hemispheres _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 2. transverse fissure _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 3. longitudinal fissure _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ...
... cerebrum (p442-445) 1. left and right hemispheres _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 2. transverse fissure _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 3. longitudinal fissure _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ...
The Human Nervous System
... that they send information. – Sensory (or afferent) neurons: send information from sensory receptors (e.g., in skin, eyes, nose, tongue, ears) TOWARD the central nervous system. – Motor (or efferent) neurons: send information AWAY from the central nervous system to muscles or glands. – Interneurons: ...
... that they send information. – Sensory (or afferent) neurons: send information from sensory receptors (e.g., in skin, eyes, nose, tongue, ears) TOWARD the central nervous system. – Motor (or efferent) neurons: send information AWAY from the central nervous system to muscles or glands. – Interneurons: ...
Developmental plasticity: Pruning
... partially by the process of synaptic pruning, together with trophic glial and vascular changes and or cell shrinkage. ...
... partially by the process of synaptic pruning, together with trophic glial and vascular changes and or cell shrinkage. ...
Organization of the nervous system
... A Neuron is a very special cell: You have about 100 billion of them! •Cell body: Keeps the neuron alive and determines whether it will fire •Axon:Extending fiber that conducts impulses away from the cell body and transmits to other cells. ...
... A Neuron is a very special cell: You have about 100 billion of them! •Cell body: Keeps the neuron alive and determines whether it will fire •Axon:Extending fiber that conducts impulses away from the cell body and transmits to other cells. ...
Reflexes
... b. Components: i. receptor, ii. sensory neuron, iii. integration center- generally within CNS; may involve simply a synapse (monosynaptic) or may involve interneurons (polysynaptic) iv. motor neuron v. effector c. Somatic reflexes involve skeletal muscle responses; when they occur, the cerebral cort ...
... b. Components: i. receptor, ii. sensory neuron, iii. integration center- generally within CNS; may involve simply a synapse (monosynaptic) or may involve interneurons (polysynaptic) iv. motor neuron v. effector c. Somatic reflexes involve skeletal muscle responses; when they occur, the cerebral cort ...
Peripheral Nervous System - e
... Originate in thoracic and lumbar regions of SC Sympathetic ganglia run in chain alongside SC Short preganglionic and long postganglionic ...
... Originate in thoracic and lumbar regions of SC Sympathetic ganglia run in chain alongside SC Short preganglionic and long postganglionic ...
Nervous System Notes Outline
... Schwann cell – cells that wrap around __________ and coat it with _________ Nodes of Ranvier – __________ between myelin where _____________ occur Dendrites – branches from the cell body that ___________ info from other cells Synaptic knob – end of axon that releases __________________ Impulse ...
... Schwann cell – cells that wrap around __________ and coat it with _________ Nodes of Ranvier – __________ between myelin where _____________ occur Dendrites – branches from the cell body that ___________ info from other cells Synaptic knob – end of axon that releases __________________ Impulse ...
Nervous System
... Uses hormones that travel through the bloodstream. Takes longer to get there but lasts a long time ...
... Uses hormones that travel through the bloodstream. Takes longer to get there but lasts a long time ...
Nervous System
... • Neurons have ionic channels in the membrane that allows the membrane potential to change • How is the resting potential maintained in a neuron if there are ionic channels that allow for diffusion of ions? ...
... • Neurons have ionic channels in the membrane that allows the membrane potential to change • How is the resting potential maintained in a neuron if there are ionic channels that allow for diffusion of ions? ...
Autonomic NS
... Draw a simple diagram to show the peripheral efferent neural pathway for the eye pupil response in this acutely stressful situation of encountering a bear. For each synapse along the pathway, name the neurotransmitter released and receptors for the neurotransmitter . CNS Æ ...
... Draw a simple diagram to show the peripheral efferent neural pathway for the eye pupil response in this acutely stressful situation of encountering a bear. For each synapse along the pathway, name the neurotransmitter released and receptors for the neurotransmitter . CNS Æ ...
Central Nervous System (CNS)
... receives all sensory impulses (except smell), and channels impulses to appropriate part of cerebral cortex for interpretation • Hypothalamus- Regulates autonomic activity involved in thermoregulation, hunger, thirst, sexual and mating behavior, etc… part of the limbic system (emotions) • The pituita ...
... receives all sensory impulses (except smell), and channels impulses to appropriate part of cerebral cortex for interpretation • Hypothalamus- Regulates autonomic activity involved in thermoregulation, hunger, thirst, sexual and mating behavior, etc… part of the limbic system (emotions) • The pituita ...
ppt - Le Moyne College
... things: surgically remove the tissue and/or use radiation to kill cancer cells. Why can’t brain tumors be treated like other cancers by using chemotherapy? • Does a brain tumor really involve brain tissue? • What kind of cells form the largest number found in the brain? ...
... things: surgically remove the tissue and/or use radiation to kill cancer cells. Why can’t brain tumors be treated like other cancers by using chemotherapy? • Does a brain tumor really involve brain tissue? • What kind of cells form the largest number found in the brain? ...
Chp 7 (part 1)
... 3. The remainder of the process acts as an axon. 4. The axon then sends impulses toward and away from the cell body 5. Found in sensory neurons in PNS ganglia 7. Physiology a. Neurons have 2 major functional Properties 1. Irritability: ability to respond to a stimulus 2. Conductivity: ability to tra ...
... 3. The remainder of the process acts as an axon. 4. The axon then sends impulses toward and away from the cell body 5. Found in sensory neurons in PNS ganglia 7. Physiology a. Neurons have 2 major functional Properties 1. Irritability: ability to respond to a stimulus 2. Conductivity: ability to tra ...
Topic Presentation: Biopsychology
... 1. appetite, thirst 2. sexual behavior 3. temperature 4. motivation 5. communicates directed to the pituitary “master gland” of the endocrine system 6. pleasure centers 7. homeostasis (body’s internal balance or equilibrium) iv. Concept Check Cerebral Cortex – forms the outer layer of he brain (divi ...
... 1. appetite, thirst 2. sexual behavior 3. temperature 4. motivation 5. communicates directed to the pituitary “master gland” of the endocrine system 6. pleasure centers 7. homeostasis (body’s internal balance or equilibrium) iv. Concept Check Cerebral Cortex – forms the outer layer of he brain (divi ...