Developmental mechanics of the primate cerebral cortex
... et al. 1988; Mayhew et al. 1996), or the average ‘wavelength’ of the convolutions (Richman et al. 1975) can be explained through the buckling of bonded layers of unequal cellular density (Richman et al. 1975), or other mechanical interactions of brain structures, such as friction of the cortical she ...
... et al. 1988; Mayhew et al. 1996), or the average ‘wavelength’ of the convolutions (Richman et al. 1975) can be explained through the buckling of bonded layers of unequal cellular density (Richman et al. 1975), or other mechanical interactions of brain structures, such as friction of the cortical she ...
Functional Disconnectivities in Autistic Spectrum
... loss develops after a critical period, these areas may still be smaller due to atrophy or reverse plasticity, with either global or specific effects depending on the modality of dysfunction. In children with learning disabilities or affective disorders, there are specific areas of the nervous system ...
... loss develops after a critical period, these areas may still be smaller due to atrophy or reverse plasticity, with either global or specific effects depending on the modality of dysfunction. In children with learning disabilities or affective disorders, there are specific areas of the nervous system ...
optical imaging and control of genetically designated neurons in
... potential near the site of impalement but not necessarily in more remote locations, particularly if the cellular geometry is complex. The state in which the neuron’s membrane is isopotential at every location—a control problem commonly known as the problem of “space clamp”—may thus not be reachable. ...
... potential near the site of impalement but not necessarily in more remote locations, particularly if the cellular geometry is complex. The state in which the neuron’s membrane is isopotential at every location—a control problem commonly known as the problem of “space clamp”—may thus not be reachable. ...
Context-dependent interpretation of words: Evidence for interactive
... regardless of context, consistent with earlier behavioral studies (Simpson, 1994). Regulatory or selection mechanisms in LIFG would then strengthen contextually appropriate information and inhibit inappropriate information, thus determining the appropriate object or action interpretation. This view ...
... regardless of context, consistent with earlier behavioral studies (Simpson, 1994). Regulatory or selection mechanisms in LIFG would then strengthen contextually appropriate information and inhibit inappropriate information, thus determining the appropriate object or action interpretation. This view ...
Understanding mirror neurons: a bio-robotic
... understanding’ machine (Liberman, Cooper, Shankweiler, & Studdert-Kennedy, 1967; Liberman & Mattingly, 1985; Liberman & Wahlen, 2000). As one can easily imagine, the first effort of Liberman’s team was directed at analyzing the acoustic characteristics of spoken words, to investigate whether the sam ...
... understanding’ machine (Liberman, Cooper, Shankweiler, & Studdert-Kennedy, 1967; Liberman & Mattingly, 1985; Liberman & Wahlen, 2000). As one can easily imagine, the first effort of Liberman’s team was directed at analyzing the acoustic characteristics of spoken words, to investigate whether the sam ...
Document
... In first 90 minutes of sleep: go from stage 1 to 4 of NREM, go up to stage 2 of NREM to REM sleep Cycles repeat until total REM sleep totals 90 to 120 minutes Neuronal activity & oxygen use is highest in REM sleep Total sleeping & dreaming time decreases with age ...
... In first 90 minutes of sleep: go from stage 1 to 4 of NREM, go up to stage 2 of NREM to REM sleep Cycles repeat until total REM sleep totals 90 to 120 minutes Neuronal activity & oxygen use is highest in REM sleep Total sleeping & dreaming time decreases with age ...
Word tones cueing morphosyntactic structure
... ‘Kurt got the-hat/hats for Christmas’ Carrier sentences with prosodic focus on the last prepositional phrase (till jul ‘for Christmas’ in the example) were used in order to avoid focus on the critical object noun, i.e. hatten/hattar ‘the hat’/‘hats’ in the example, since focus interacts with word ac ...
... ‘Kurt got the-hat/hats for Christmas’ Carrier sentences with prosodic focus on the last prepositional phrase (till jul ‘for Christmas’ in the example) were used in order to avoid focus on the critical object noun, i.e. hatten/hattar ‘the hat’/‘hats’ in the example, since focus interacts with word ac ...
Seizure, neurotransmitter release, and gene expression are closely
... It was believed for years that the main pathogenetic factor in epilepsies was the impairment of GABAergic transmission (Meldrum, 1975). It turned out later that inhibitory neurotransmission may play an important role in the generation and maintenance of certain seizure types in the hippocampus and i ...
... It was believed for years that the main pathogenetic factor in epilepsies was the impairment of GABAergic transmission (Meldrum, 1975). It turned out later that inhibitory neurotransmission may play an important role in the generation and maintenance of certain seizure types in the hippocampus and i ...
Structure of the central nervous system of a juvenile acoel
... et al. 2007; Philippe et al. 2007; Hejnol et al. 2009). In addition, according to some authors, morphological studies using characters such as ciliary rootlets, epidermis, and brain, also favor the separation of the Acoela from the remainder of the platyhelminthes (“Rhabditophora”) and place the Aco ...
... et al. 2007; Philippe et al. 2007; Hejnol et al. 2009). In addition, according to some authors, morphological studies using characters such as ciliary rootlets, epidermis, and brain, also favor the separation of the Acoela from the remainder of the platyhelminthes (“Rhabditophora”) and place the Aco ...
3D reconstruction
... • Compressing image takes away quality of image. • Image turned to JPEG can’t be reverted back ...
... • Compressing image takes away quality of image. • Image turned to JPEG can’t be reverted back ...
The cells of the nervous system
... • Reverberating neural pathways possess neurons later in the pathway which form connections with neurons earlier in the pathway. • This allows for nerve impulses to be recycled and repeatedly stimulate the circuit, these impulses will only stop when they are no longer required. ...
... • Reverberating neural pathways possess neurons later in the pathway which form connections with neurons earlier in the pathway. • This allows for nerve impulses to be recycled and repeatedly stimulate the circuit, these impulses will only stop when they are no longer required. ...
Memory, navigation and theta rhythm in the
... in contrast, endows the individual with the capacity to learn and recall first-person experiences in the context of both space and subjective time12 and to use such information for planning actions13,14, in the same way as location sequences are linked together by a neural path integrator. It has be ...
... in contrast, endows the individual with the capacity to learn and recall first-person experiences in the context of both space and subjective time12 and to use such information for planning actions13,14, in the same way as location sequences are linked together by a neural path integrator. It has be ...
Chapter 11
... • regions that are not primary motor or primary sensory areas • widespread throughout the cerebral cortex • Association traits include: – analyzing & interpreting sensory experiences – help provide memory, reasoning, verbalizing, judgment and emotions ...
... • regions that are not primary motor or primary sensory areas • widespread throughout the cerebral cortex • Association traits include: – analyzing & interpreting sensory experiences – help provide memory, reasoning, verbalizing, judgment and emotions ...
Autonomic Nervous System
... parasympathetic divisions) - structures that have dual innervations respond antagonistically to sympathetic and parasympathetic stimulation - the sympathetic division is said to be Fight or Flight - parasympathetic activation is said to be Energy conservation-restoration - for individual activities ...
... parasympathetic divisions) - structures that have dual innervations respond antagonistically to sympathetic and parasympathetic stimulation - the sympathetic division is said to be Fight or Flight - parasympathetic activation is said to be Energy conservation-restoration - for individual activities ...
Lecture Title
... What is an Artificial Neural Network? An artificial neural network (ANN) is a massively parallel distributed computing system (algorithm, device, or other) that has a natural propensity for storing experiential knowledge and making it available for use. It resembles the brain in two aspects: 1). Kno ...
... What is an Artificial Neural Network? An artificial neural network (ANN) is a massively parallel distributed computing system (algorithm, device, or other) that has a natural propensity for storing experiential knowledge and making it available for use. It resembles the brain in two aspects: 1). Kno ...
Brain Stem Catecholamine Mechanisms in Tonic and
... In a recent series of experiments by combining electrical and chemical stimulation techniques along with careful correlation with the anatomy of neurons staining for PNMT, we 39 - w have demonstrated an extremely tight correlation between the responses elicited from the Cl area and the distribution ...
... In a recent series of experiments by combining electrical and chemical stimulation techniques along with careful correlation with the anatomy of neurons staining for PNMT, we 39 - w have demonstrated an extremely tight correlation between the responses elicited from the Cl area and the distribution ...
Resting Potential
... • Ion channels that respond to ntm are called chemically gated channels (as opposed to those that are voltage-gated & are involved in sending A.P.) • Changes in chem. gated channels create local changes called synaptic potentials (a small, temporary change in the potential charge of a neuron) • They ...
... • Ion channels that respond to ntm are called chemically gated channels (as opposed to those that are voltage-gated & are involved in sending A.P.) • Changes in chem. gated channels create local changes called synaptic potentials (a small, temporary change in the potential charge of a neuron) • They ...
Analgetics - TMA Department Sites
... Pain Fibers and Pathways A delta fibers found in the skin and muscle, myelinated, respond to mechanical stimuli. Produce intermittent pain. C fibers distributed in the muscle as well as the periosteum and the viscera. These ...
... Pain Fibers and Pathways A delta fibers found in the skin and muscle, myelinated, respond to mechanical stimuli. Produce intermittent pain. C fibers distributed in the muscle as well as the periosteum and the viscera. These ...
Foundation and practice of neurofeedback for the treatment of epilepsy
... activity, the globus pallidus becomes more active, thereby imposing inhibition upon its thalamic relays to motor cortex. This inhibition would alter involuntary motor regulation, reducing muscle tone and the intention to move. Consistent with an activation of striatal inhibitory mechanisms, the stud ...
... activity, the globus pallidus becomes more active, thereby imposing inhibition upon its thalamic relays to motor cortex. This inhibition would alter involuntary motor regulation, reducing muscle tone and the intention to move. Consistent with an activation of striatal inhibitory mechanisms, the stud ...
University of Groningen Ascending projections from spinal
... their axons to mainly the ventrolateral column of the PAG (Herbert and Saper, 1992). Projections from the tegmental field of pons and medulla reach the dorsomedial, lateral and ventrolateral columns of the PAG (Herbert and Saper, 1992; Vertes et al., 1986; Illing and Graybiel, 1986). Brain stem proje ...
... their axons to mainly the ventrolateral column of the PAG (Herbert and Saper, 1992). Projections from the tegmental field of pons and medulla reach the dorsomedial, lateral and ventrolateral columns of the PAG (Herbert and Saper, 1992; Vertes et al., 1986; Illing and Graybiel, 1986). Brain stem proje ...
Introduction to Psychology
... Compare and contrast case studies, surveys, naturalistic observation, and the experimental method. Explain the importance of proper sampling. Describe both positive and negative correlations and explain how correlational measures aid the process of prediction. Explain why correlational research fail ...
... Compare and contrast case studies, surveys, naturalistic observation, and the experimental method. Explain the importance of proper sampling. Describe both positive and negative correlations and explain how correlational measures aid the process of prediction. Explain why correlational research fail ...