Nervous System
... • Neuroglial cells of PNS – Schwann cells - form myelin sheath – Satellite cells ...
... • Neuroglial cells of PNS – Schwann cells - form myelin sheath – Satellite cells ...
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... Myelin sheath – speeds up transmission Terminal Button – end of axon; secretes neurotransmitters Neurotransmitters – chemical messengers Synapse – point at which neurons interconnect ...
... Myelin sheath – speeds up transmission Terminal Button – end of axon; secretes neurotransmitters Neurotransmitters – chemical messengers Synapse – point at which neurons interconnect ...
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... outside the axon? a. sodium ions b. negatively charged ions c. potassium ions d. hydrogen ions __A__5. Which neurons conduct information toward the central nervous system? a. sensory neurons b. motor neurons c. interneurons d. none of the above __A__6. Neurons with myelin sheath conduct nerve impuls ...
... outside the axon? a. sodium ions b. negatively charged ions c. potassium ions d. hydrogen ions __A__5. Which neurons conduct information toward the central nervous system? a. sensory neurons b. motor neurons c. interneurons d. none of the above __A__6. Neurons with myelin sheath conduct nerve impuls ...
Nervous System Notes
... neurotransmitters(chemicals) to be released at the terminal, to stimulate the next neuron in the chain. ...
... neurotransmitters(chemicals) to be released at the terminal, to stimulate the next neuron in the chain. ...
The Biological Bases of Behavior
... • Myelin sheath – speeds up transmission • Terminal Button – end of axon; secretes neurotransmitters • Neurotransmitters – chemical messengers • Synapse – point at which neurons interconnect ...
... • Myelin sheath – speeds up transmission • Terminal Button – end of axon; secretes neurotransmitters • Neurotransmitters – chemical messengers • Synapse – point at which neurons interconnect ...
Peripheral Nervous System
... impulses? carries them away? Describe what occurs at the axon terminal to cause the transmission of a nerve impulse from one neuron to the next. What is the minimum level of a stimulus required to cause an action potential in a neuron called? ...
... impulses? carries them away? Describe what occurs at the axon terminal to cause the transmission of a nerve impulse from one neuron to the next. What is the minimum level of a stimulus required to cause an action potential in a neuron called? ...
neurons
... either fires or it doesn’t; more stimulation does nothing. This is known as the “all-ornone” response. ...
... either fires or it doesn’t; more stimulation does nothing. This is known as the “all-ornone” response. ...
The Nervous System (PowerPoint)
... Each axon branches off and ends with a swelled tip or terminal knob lies close to but not touching the dendrite of another neuron. (or an organ). The entire region is called a synapse. Transmission of nerve impulses across a Synaptic cleft is carried out by chemicals called Neurotransmitters substan ...
... Each axon branches off and ends with a swelled tip or terminal knob lies close to but not touching the dendrite of another neuron. (or an organ). The entire region is called a synapse. Transmission of nerve impulses across a Synaptic cleft is carried out by chemicals called Neurotransmitters substan ...
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... Inactive (non-signaling) neurons maintain an electrical potential (a relative voltage difference) across their axomembranes of ~ -65 mV. Axomembranes are said to be polarized. By convention, the ECF voltage is called zero. • This indicates that, relatively speaking, the inside of the axon is more ne ...
... Inactive (non-signaling) neurons maintain an electrical potential (a relative voltage difference) across their axomembranes of ~ -65 mV. Axomembranes are said to be polarized. By convention, the ECF voltage is called zero. • This indicates that, relatively speaking, the inside of the axon is more ne ...
A2.2.2.SecretSignals - jj-sct
... Electrical messages are sent to and from the brain and the spinal cord at an amazing speed. Some of these signals can travel as fast as 250 miles per hour. It is no wonder that you are able to react to stimuli very quickly. Neurons work together to send messages in a hurry, allowing a race car drive ...
... Electrical messages are sent to and from the brain and the spinal cord at an amazing speed. Some of these signals can travel as fast as 250 miles per hour. It is no wonder that you are able to react to stimuli very quickly. Neurons work together to send messages in a hurry, allowing a race car drive ...
Neural coding in the primary olfactory cortex
... The primary olfactory (piriform) cortex is a phylogenetically-ancient three-layered structure that is the first cortical destination of olfactory information. The comparatively simple architecture of the piriform cortex (PC) suggests that it may be a valuable model system for the study of cortical s ...
... The primary olfactory (piriform) cortex is a phylogenetically-ancient three-layered structure that is the first cortical destination of olfactory information. The comparatively simple architecture of the piriform cortex (PC) suggests that it may be a valuable model system for the study of cortical s ...
The human brain is a 3 pound mass of fatty tissue that controls all
... The neuron consists of a cell body containing the nucleus, cytoplasm, and an electrically excitable output fiber, the axon. Most axons also give rise to many smaller branches before ending at nerve terminals. Synapses, from the Greek word meaning “to clasp together,” are the contact points where one ...
... The neuron consists of a cell body containing the nucleus, cytoplasm, and an electrically excitable output fiber, the axon. Most axons also give rise to many smaller branches before ending at nerve terminals. Synapses, from the Greek word meaning “to clasp together,” are the contact points where one ...
Nerve Cells
... Myelination is the development of a myelin sheath about a nerve axon. The myelin sheath is an outgrowth of neighboring glial (Schwann) cell plasma membrane about the axon that repeatedly wraps itself around the neural extension until all the cytosol between the layers of membrane is forced out. The ...
... Myelination is the development of a myelin sheath about a nerve axon. The myelin sheath is an outgrowth of neighboring glial (Schwann) cell plasma membrane about the axon that repeatedly wraps itself around the neural extension until all the cytosol between the layers of membrane is forced out. The ...
Ch 11 Part 2 - Groch Biology
... 7. Mechanism by which ATP is used to move sodium ions out of the cell and potassium ions into the cell; completely restores and maintains the resting conditions of the neuron. _____ 8. Point at which an axon "fires". _____ 9. Term for a weak stimulus. _____ 10. Self-propagated depolarization. _____ ...
... 7. Mechanism by which ATP is used to move sodium ions out of the cell and potassium ions into the cell; completely restores and maintains the resting conditions of the neuron. _____ 8. Point at which an axon "fires". _____ 9. Term for a weak stimulus. _____ 10. Self-propagated depolarization. _____ ...
Synaptic Plasticity
... place cells some pyramidal cells in the hippocampus have preferred spatial orientations fire in bursts ...
... place cells some pyramidal cells in the hippocampus have preferred spatial orientations fire in bursts ...
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... 1.) Neuropeptides- chains of amino acids- synthesized on ribosome 2.) Low Molecular Weight- get synthesized in axon terminal. Acetycholine- ACh; every motor nerve releases; most secretion occurs by ACh; most nerve transfer happens because of it. --Acetylcholinesterase- makes acetylcholine break dow ...
... 1.) Neuropeptides- chains of amino acids- synthesized on ribosome 2.) Low Molecular Weight- get synthesized in axon terminal. Acetycholine- ACh; every motor nerve releases; most secretion occurs by ACh; most nerve transfer happens because of it. --Acetylcholinesterase- makes acetylcholine break dow ...
HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
... A. Nicotinic receptors enclose membrane channels and open when ACh bonds to the receptor. This causes a depolarization called an excitatory postsynaptic potential (EPSP) in skeletal muscle cells. B. The binding of ACh to muscarinic receptors opens ion channels indirectly, through the action of G-pro ...
... A. Nicotinic receptors enclose membrane channels and open when ACh bonds to the receptor. This causes a depolarization called an excitatory postsynaptic potential (EPSP) in skeletal muscle cells. B. The binding of ACh to muscarinic receptors opens ion channels indirectly, through the action of G-pro ...
The Nervous System
... Original stimulation must be above threshold level in order for an impulse to be started (all or nothing) Figure 48.10 Propagation of the action potential Figure 48.11 Saltatory conduction ...
... Original stimulation must be above threshold level in order for an impulse to be started (all or nothing) Figure 48.10 Propagation of the action potential Figure 48.11 Saltatory conduction ...
Unit A: Nervous and Endocrine Systems
... Signal Transmission Across Synapse • Synapse: Space between an end plate & dendrite which acts as a connection between two neurons or a neuron and an effector (muscle, gland, etc.) • Action Potential travels to the axon terminal but cannot jump across the synaptic cleft to the next neuron or effect ...
... Signal Transmission Across Synapse • Synapse: Space between an end plate & dendrite which acts as a connection between two neurons or a neuron and an effector (muscle, gland, etc.) • Action Potential travels to the axon terminal but cannot jump across the synaptic cleft to the next neuron or effect ...
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... The Postsynaptic Potential • Voltage change at receptor site – postsynaptic potential (PSP) – Not all-or-none – Changes the probability of the postsynaptic neuron firing • Positive voltage shift – excitatory PSP • Negative voltage shift – inhibitory PSP ...
... The Postsynaptic Potential • Voltage change at receptor site – postsynaptic potential (PSP) – Not all-or-none – Changes the probability of the postsynaptic neuron firing • Positive voltage shift – excitatory PSP • Negative voltage shift – inhibitory PSP ...
Lecture nerve
... • Synapse: Site of intercellular communication between 2 neurons or between a neuron and an effector (e.g. muscle – neuromuscular junction) • Permits communication between neurons and other cells – Initiating neuron = presynaptic neuron – Receiving neuron = postsynaptic neuron • You can classify a s ...
... • Synapse: Site of intercellular communication between 2 neurons or between a neuron and an effector (e.g. muscle – neuromuscular junction) • Permits communication between neurons and other cells – Initiating neuron = presynaptic neuron – Receiving neuron = postsynaptic neuron • You can classify a s ...
Anatomy and Physiology 241 Lecture Objectives The Nervous
... Be able to classify neurons as bipolar, unipolar and multipolar. Explain what this means. Give functions and locations. Describe the potassium ion and sodium ion concentrations on either side of a resting neuron cell membrane. Explain how these establish a membrane potential. Explain how sodium ions ...
... Be able to classify neurons as bipolar, unipolar and multipolar. Explain what this means. Give functions and locations. Describe the potassium ion and sodium ion concentrations on either side of a resting neuron cell membrane. Explain how these establish a membrane potential. Explain how sodium ions ...