NEUROBIOLOGICAL BASIS OF BEHAVIOR
... • Hormones: all of these affect health. Our main focus in this course = TSH, Melatonin, ACTH • Circadian Rhythms- implications in many mental illnesses: affect sleep cycles and regulate hormones which influence mood and ...
... • Hormones: all of these affect health. Our main focus in this course = TSH, Melatonin, ACTH • Circadian Rhythms- implications in many mental illnesses: affect sleep cycles and regulate hormones which influence mood and ...
Webquests_files/Nervous System SWQ
... The nervous system consists of two types of cells. Nerve cells are called _________ Various support cells are associated with the neurons, most typically, ___________ The parts of a neuron include the ________ which receives the impulse (from another nerve cell or from a sensory organ), the ________ ...
... The nervous system consists of two types of cells. Nerve cells are called _________ Various support cells are associated with the neurons, most typically, ___________ The parts of a neuron include the ________ which receives the impulse (from another nerve cell or from a sensory organ), the ________ ...
1. nervous system
... to the protection of the CNS by establishing a blood microglia are the smallest and in the CNS play a barrier. This barrier forms the choroid plexus which similar role to that of macrophages in circulation. secretes cerebrospinal fluid and cleans inflamed They participate in immune protection of the ...
... to the protection of the CNS by establishing a blood microglia are the smallest and in the CNS play a barrier. This barrier forms the choroid plexus which similar role to that of macrophages in circulation. secretes cerebrospinal fluid and cleans inflamed They participate in immune protection of the ...
Nervous Regulation
... The autonomic nervous system is made entirely of ________________. Impulses in this system start in motor neurons in the ______________ __________. The axons of these nerves ________________________ _________________________________________________________. The axon of the original neuron synapses w ...
... The autonomic nervous system is made entirely of ________________. Impulses in this system start in motor neurons in the ______________ __________. The axons of these nerves ________________________ _________________________________________________________. The axon of the original neuron synapses w ...
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... prevents cells from bursting or shrinking due to osmosis Homeostasis controls body temperature (thermoregulation). This ensures enzymes are working at an optimum temperature Homeostasis controls glucose concentration in the blood. This ensures that cells receive the correct levels of glucose req ...
... prevents cells from bursting or shrinking due to osmosis Homeostasis controls body temperature (thermoregulation). This ensures enzymes are working at an optimum temperature Homeostasis controls glucose concentration in the blood. This ensures that cells receive the correct levels of glucose req ...
Lecture-24-2012-Bi
... AD begins slowly. At first, the only symptom may be mild forgetfulness. In this stage, people may have trouble remembering recent events, activities, or the names of familiar people or things. They may not be able to solve simple math problems. They may begin to repeat themselves every few minutes i ...
... AD begins slowly. At first, the only symptom may be mild forgetfulness. In this stage, people may have trouble remembering recent events, activities, or the names of familiar people or things. They may not be able to solve simple math problems. They may begin to repeat themselves every few minutes i ...
Dynamic timescale
... The extracellular β-neurexin-neuroligin-1 adhesion is the core of a newly forming excitatory synapse (Brose, 1999). About 90% of the cortico-cortical synapses are glutamatergic (excitatory). It provides an interesting and simple mechanism for retrograde signalling during learning-dependent changes i ...
... The extracellular β-neurexin-neuroligin-1 adhesion is the core of a newly forming excitatory synapse (Brose, 1999). About 90% of the cortico-cortical synapses are glutamatergic (excitatory). It provides an interesting and simple mechanism for retrograde signalling during learning-dependent changes i ...
Nervous System
... – integration of basic stimuli presented to the body below the neck through simple reflexes • withdrawal reflex in response to pain – sending sensory and motor information to and from the brain ...
... – integration of basic stimuli presented to the body below the neck through simple reflexes • withdrawal reflex in response to pain – sending sensory and motor information to and from the brain ...
Nervous System
... – integration of basic stimuli presented to the body below the neck through simple reflexes • withdrawal reflex in response to pain – sending sensory and motor information to and from the brain ...
... – integration of basic stimuli presented to the body below the neck through simple reflexes • withdrawal reflex in response to pain – sending sensory and motor information to and from the brain ...
Sensory input: Sensory structures, classification by function
... gustatory microvilli, changing its membrane potential and causing the release of a neurotransmitter 4. there are at least 5 types of gustatory membrane receptors: sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and umami (detects glutamate, which is present in high protein foods such as meat) 5. the neurotransmitter in ...
... gustatory microvilli, changing its membrane potential and causing the release of a neurotransmitter 4. there are at least 5 types of gustatory membrane receptors: sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and umami (detects glutamate, which is present in high protein foods such as meat) 5. the neurotransmitter in ...
Jumpin` the Gap - Teach Genetics (Utah)
... neurotransmitters. Ecstasy mimics serotonin and is taken into the pre-synaptic cell by the uptake transporters. This interaction with ecstasy alters the transporter. The transporter becomes temporarily ‘confused’ and starts to do its job in reverse. The transporter starts transporting serotonin out ...
... neurotransmitters. Ecstasy mimics serotonin and is taken into the pre-synaptic cell by the uptake transporters. This interaction with ecstasy alters the transporter. The transporter becomes temporarily ‘confused’ and starts to do its job in reverse. The transporter starts transporting serotonin out ...
Savage Science AP Biology
... Many sensory receptors are very sensitive: they are able to detect the smallest physical unit of stimulus – For example, most light receptors can detect a photon of light ...
... Many sensory receptors are very sensitive: they are able to detect the smallest physical unit of stimulus – For example, most light receptors can detect a photon of light ...
Nervous Systems: Cells and Functions
... • The efferent portion of the peripheral nervous system carries information from the CNS to the muscles and glands of the body. • Efferent pathways can be divided into a voluntary division (conscious movements) and an involuntary, or autonomic, division (physiological functions). • In addition to re ...
... • The efferent portion of the peripheral nervous system carries information from the CNS to the muscles and glands of the body. • Efferent pathways can be divided into a voluntary division (conscious movements) and an involuntary, or autonomic, division (physiological functions). • In addition to re ...
CHAPTER 7 Nervous system Notes
... * Oligodendrocytes: helps hold fibers together, produce the fatty myelin sheath that envelops nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord ...
... * Oligodendrocytes: helps hold fibers together, produce the fatty myelin sheath that envelops nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord ...
Theoretical Neuroscience: From Single Neuron to Network Dynamics
... – Insert such rules in networks, and study how inputs with prescribed statistics shape network attractor landscape – Study maximal storage capacity of the network, with different types of attractors – Learning rules that are able to reach maximal capacity? ...
... – Insert such rules in networks, and study how inputs with prescribed statistics shape network attractor landscape – Study maximal storage capacity of the network, with different types of attractors – Learning rules that are able to reach maximal capacity? ...
slides
... • The AER communication protocol emulates massive connectivity between cells by time-multiplexing many connections on the same data bus. • For a one-to-one connection topology, the required number of wires is reduced from N to ∼ log2 N . • Each spike is represented by: ◦ Its location: explicitly enc ...
... • The AER communication protocol emulates massive connectivity between cells by time-multiplexing many connections on the same data bus. • For a one-to-one connection topology, the required number of wires is reduced from N to ∼ log2 N . • Each spike is represented by: ◦ Its location: explicitly enc ...
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... pluripotency correlates with threshold levels of Oct4 and, consistent with this observation, the researchers identify a novel non-pluripotent state during which an increase in Oct4 expression can rapidly reverse chromatin closure and restore pluripotency. Finally, the researchers show that this temp ...
... pluripotency correlates with threshold levels of Oct4 and, consistent with this observation, the researchers identify a novel non-pluripotent state during which an increase in Oct4 expression can rapidly reverse chromatin closure and restore pluripotency. Finally, the researchers show that this temp ...
... I can state that endorphins are neurotransmitters that stimulate neurons involved in reducing the intensity of pain I can state that endorphins are also connected to feelings of euphoria, appetite control and release of sex hormones I can state that endorphin production increases in response to seve ...
Anatomy of the Basal Ganglia
... Anatomy of the Cerebellum The cerebellar cortex is divided into three lobes: anterior, posterior, and flocculonodular. Each lobe consists of thin folds called folia. This sheet is laid over four cerebellar nuclei (CN) on each side. Three cerebellar peduncles on each side connect the cerebellum to th ...
... Anatomy of the Cerebellum The cerebellar cortex is divided into three lobes: anterior, posterior, and flocculonodular. Each lobe consists of thin folds called folia. This sheet is laid over four cerebellar nuclei (CN) on each side. Three cerebellar peduncles on each side connect the cerebellum to th ...
LEVELS OF ORGANIZATION
... the mechanism behind various events. For example, How does drinking alcohol increase urinary output? How does muscle get bigger when it’s put under mechanical stress (i.e. ...
... the mechanism behind various events. For example, How does drinking alcohol increase urinary output? How does muscle get bigger when it’s put under mechanical stress (i.e. ...
a Tool for Relating Neuronal Form to Function
... from the soma (cell 524, Figure 3). We also extended the use of the transformation to the study of associative interactions between "teacher" and "student" synapses by analyzing this cell from the viewpoint of a "student" synapse located in the apical dendrites, contrasting this result with a differ ...
... from the soma (cell 524, Figure 3). We also extended the use of the transformation to the study of associative interactions between "teacher" and "student" synapses by analyzing this cell from the viewpoint of a "student" synapse located in the apical dendrites, contrasting this result with a differ ...
lecture 20
... orbital glands to wash and lubricate the eye lens is large and round – set back from the cornea and is surrounded by a fold of epithelium called the iris focusing requires refraction of light – provided by the cornea and changing the position of the lens to focus on close objects – the lens is moved ...
... orbital glands to wash and lubricate the eye lens is large and round – set back from the cornea and is surrounded by a fold of epithelium called the iris focusing requires refraction of light – provided by the cornea and changing the position of the lens to focus on close objects – the lens is moved ...
Using POCS Method of Problem
... When a nerve signal is passed on from one neuron to the next, it is carried across the gap by special chemicals called neurotransmitters. The chemicals are released by the neuron that is sending the signal. Droplets of neurotransmitters are stored inside the nerve-ending in tiny sacs called vesicles ...
... When a nerve signal is passed on from one neuron to the next, it is carried across the gap by special chemicals called neurotransmitters. The chemicals are released by the neuron that is sending the signal. Droplets of neurotransmitters are stored inside the nerve-ending in tiny sacs called vesicles ...
Peripheral NS: Sensory processing & receptors
... Sensory Receptors Specialized structures which respond to changes in their environment (stimuli) Some receptors are simply ends of sensory nerve fibers. Other receptors are cells adjacent to sensory nerrve fibers. Other receptors are sensory nerve fiber endings plus specialized supporting cells and ...
... Sensory Receptors Specialized structures which respond to changes in their environment (stimuli) Some receptors are simply ends of sensory nerve fibers. Other receptors are cells adjacent to sensory nerrve fibers. Other receptors are sensory nerve fiber endings plus specialized supporting cells and ...
Biopsychology revision 2
... – The # of neurons stimulated by a single stimulus – Rate of firing (up to a maximum) ...
... – The # of neurons stimulated by a single stimulus – Rate of firing (up to a maximum) ...