An octopaminergic system in the CNS of the snails, Lymnaea
... the neuronal transmission. However, the synaptic connections formed by either OC neurons or N3p interneurons are not identical, as they make different synaptic connections with both motoneurons (B3) and feeding interneurons (N2). CGC: The cerebral, serotonergic CGC neurons excite the OC cells, but t ...
... the neuronal transmission. However, the synaptic connections formed by either OC neurons or N3p interneurons are not identical, as they make different synaptic connections with both motoneurons (B3) and feeding interneurons (N2). CGC: The cerebral, serotonergic CGC neurons excite the OC cells, but t ...
Consciousness, Emotion, and Imagination: A Brain
... are subject to a veto imposed by BG (the basal ganglia analogue). Through BG, which carries out salience-based action selection, the higher-order loop modulates the behaviour of the first-order system. It does this by adjusting the salience of currently executable actions. Sometimes this adjustment ...
... are subject to a veto imposed by BG (the basal ganglia analogue). Through BG, which carries out salience-based action selection, the higher-order loop modulates the behaviour of the first-order system. It does this by adjusting the salience of currently executable actions. Sometimes this adjustment ...
Pyrokinin peptides` effect on the stomatogastric nervous system in
... neurons in the foregut of American lobsters. It has been studied extensively since each one of the neurons in it is both identifiable and produces simple patterned outputs. The analysis of American lobster’s stomach behaviors and the neural mechanisms controlling them could provide general insights ...
... neurons in the foregut of American lobsters. It has been studied extensively since each one of the neurons in it is both identifiable and produces simple patterned outputs. The analysis of American lobster’s stomach behaviors and the neural mechanisms controlling them could provide general insights ...
The mind-body problem - BECS / CoE in
... “I divide the nervous system into two types of neurons, those concerned with consciousness, “C” neurons, and those which take care of unconscious functions, “U” neurons (the use of the word “neuron” in this context is shorthand for “otherwise unspecified subpart of the brain”). The goal of anesthesi ...
... “I divide the nervous system into two types of neurons, those concerned with consciousness, “C” neurons, and those which take care of unconscious functions, “U” neurons (the use of the word “neuron” in this context is shorthand for “otherwise unspecified subpart of the brain”). The goal of anesthesi ...
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... pumps pump positive ions out from the inside of the neuron, making them ready for another action potential. ...
... pumps pump positive ions out from the inside of the neuron, making them ready for another action potential. ...
Famous Russian brains: historical attempts to understand intelligence
... morphological approach to brain research (Hagner, 2004). Russian scientists are certainly among those who contributed actively to the search for the neuroanatomical basis of exceptional mental capacity and talent. Conventionally, ...
... morphological approach to brain research (Hagner, 2004). Russian scientists are certainly among those who contributed actively to the search for the neuroanatomical basis of exceptional mental capacity and talent. Conventionally, ...
cogsci200
... within one iteration, express the complete token. - A region can start out expressing many (100’s) of partial tokens and within one iteration, express just one token that was most complete. (more on this later…) Now we have ~120,000 powerful pattern recognizers, let’s wire them up… ...
... within one iteration, express the complete token. - A region can start out expressing many (100’s) of partial tokens and within one iteration, express just one token that was most complete. (more on this later…) Now we have ~120,000 powerful pattern recognizers, let’s wire them up… ...
Centre for the Biology of Memory
... action potentials that also have only two values, “on” and “off ”. The flexible brain “There are more similarities between the brain and a computer, but one of the main differences is that the brain is much more flexible. Computers usually perform their calculations according to fixed rules and proc ...
... action potentials that also have only two values, “on” and “off ”. The flexible brain “There are more similarities between the brain and a computer, but one of the main differences is that the brain is much more flexible. Computers usually perform their calculations according to fixed rules and proc ...
The endogenously active brain - William Bechtel
... These cognitive architectures typically adopt a reactive perspective on the mind/brain. Cognitive activity is assumed to begin with the presentation of a task or stimulus, which is represented and the represe ...
... These cognitive architectures typically adopt a reactive perspective on the mind/brain. Cognitive activity is assumed to begin with the presentation of a task or stimulus, which is represented and the represe ...
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... She brain – He brain Bigger - Stronger - Faster...are there really any differences between female brains and male brains? Differences between the brains of men and women have generated considerable scientific and public interest. If there are differences in the way that men and women behave, then i ...
... She brain – He brain Bigger - Stronger - Faster...are there really any differences between female brains and male brains? Differences between the brains of men and women have generated considerable scientific and public interest. If there are differences in the way that men and women behave, then i ...
www.goertzel.org/dynapsyc/2007/mirrorself.pdf
... empathy – of feeling what another mind is feeling. It’s because we actually are feeling what the other mind is feeling – in an approximation, because we’re feeling what our internal simulation of the other mind is feeling. Thus, one way to define “empathy” is as the understanding of other minds via ...
... empathy – of feeling what another mind is feeling. It’s because we actually are feeling what the other mind is feeling – in an approximation, because we’re feeling what our internal simulation of the other mind is feeling. Thus, one way to define “empathy” is as the understanding of other minds via ...
8165 Brain Nervous Sys CE 8x11
... static equilibrium: The position of the head in respect to the pull of gravity while it rests. synapse: The region of contact between the axon of one neuron and the cell body of another neuron across which nerve impulses are transmitted in one direction only. theta waves: Brain waves that appear whe ...
... static equilibrium: The position of the head in respect to the pull of gravity while it rests. synapse: The region of contact between the axon of one neuron and the cell body of another neuron across which nerve impulses are transmitted in one direction only. theta waves: Brain waves that appear whe ...
PHS 398 (Rev. 9/04), Biographical Sketch Format Page
... increased number of spine synapses in rat prelimbic cortex. Synapse 61:862-865 Leranth C and Hajszan T (2007) Extrinsic afferent systems to the dentate gyrus. In: The Dentate Gyrus. Ed. Scharfman HE. Elsevier, Amsterdam, Progr in Brain Res. 163:63-84 Hajszan T, Milner TA, and `Leranth C (2007) Sex s ...
... increased number of spine synapses in rat prelimbic cortex. Synapse 61:862-865 Leranth C and Hajszan T (2007) Extrinsic afferent systems to the dentate gyrus. In: The Dentate Gyrus. Ed. Scharfman HE. Elsevier, Amsterdam, Progr in Brain Res. 163:63-84 Hajszan T, Milner TA, and `Leranth C (2007) Sex s ...
Chapter 17
... Structural Diversity in Neurons: i. There is great variation in the size and shape of neurons: a. cell bodies range in diameter from 5 to 135 micrometers b. the pattern of dendritic branching is quite variable and distinctive for neurons in different regions of the nervous system c. a few small neur ...
... Structural Diversity in Neurons: i. There is great variation in the size and shape of neurons: a. cell bodies range in diameter from 5 to 135 micrometers b. the pattern of dendritic branching is quite variable and distinctive for neurons in different regions of the nervous system c. a few small neur ...
Philosophy of Mind and Neuroscience: the Case of Mirror Neurons
... has been overcome, thanks to twenty-one patients treated for epilepsy. Some electrodes have been planted in their brain for medical purposes. During their hospitalization, the researchers told them to perform certain actions, such as grasping objects, or to observe facial expressions. According to t ...
... has been overcome, thanks to twenty-one patients treated for epilepsy. Some electrodes have been planted in their brain for medical purposes. During their hospitalization, the researchers told them to perform certain actions, such as grasping objects, or to observe facial expressions. According to t ...
Common Neurotransmitters: Criteria for Neurotransmitters, Key
... Neurotransmitters are released from synaptic vesicles in synapses into the synaptic cleft, where they are received by receptors on the target cells. Many neurotransmitters are synthesized from simple and plentiful precursors such as amino acids, which are readily available from the diet and only req ...
... Neurotransmitters are released from synaptic vesicles in synapses into the synaptic cleft, where they are received by receptors on the target cells. Many neurotransmitters are synthesized from simple and plentiful precursors such as amino acids, which are readily available from the diet and only req ...
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... Common directional terms must be established before undertaking a description of the nervous system. The anatomical directional terms may become confusing due to a 90degree bend in the neuraxis of humans. Comparing the use of the terms between a fourlegged animal and a human is a very useful tool to ...
... Common directional terms must be established before undertaking a description of the nervous system. The anatomical directional terms may become confusing due to a 90degree bend in the neuraxis of humans. Comparing the use of the terms between a fourlegged animal and a human is a very useful tool to ...
The three minds of body
... Recent studies have shown that heart sends signals to the brain that are not only understood by it but also obeyed. Scientists have discovered neural pathways and mechanisms whereby input from heart to brain inhibits or facilitates brain’s electrical activity – just like what gut is capable of doing ...
... Recent studies have shown that heart sends signals to the brain that are not only understood by it but also obeyed. Scientists have discovered neural pathways and mechanisms whereby input from heart to brain inhibits or facilitates brain’s electrical activity – just like what gut is capable of doing ...