Chapter 3
... • The sensory function of the nervous system is to sense changes in the internal and external environment through sensory receptors. – Sensory (afferent) neurons serve this function. • The integrative function is to analyze the sensory information, store some aspects, and make decisions regarding ap ...
... • The sensory function of the nervous system is to sense changes in the internal and external environment through sensory receptors. – Sensory (afferent) neurons serve this function. • The integrative function is to analyze the sensory information, store some aspects, and make decisions regarding ap ...
Ch 12
... • The sensory function of the nervous system is to sense changes in the internal and external environment through sensory receptors. – Sensory (afferent) neurons serve this function. • The integrative function is to analyze the sensory information, store some aspects, and make decisions regarding ap ...
... • The sensory function of the nervous system is to sense changes in the internal and external environment through sensory receptors. – Sensory (afferent) neurons serve this function. • The integrative function is to analyze the sensory information, store some aspects, and make decisions regarding ap ...
Synapse Formation in the Absence of Cell Bodies Requires Protein
... Kang and Schuman, 1996). The long-term maintenance of synaptic efficacy and the capacity to express activity-dependent changes even in the absence of neuronal cell bodies suggest that local metabolic activity can support synapse function and plasticity. Metabolic support may be provided by transfer ...
... Kang and Schuman, 1996). The long-term maintenance of synaptic efficacy and the capacity to express activity-dependent changes even in the absence of neuronal cell bodies suggest that local metabolic activity can support synapse function and plasticity. Metabolic support may be provided by transfer ...
Properties of Single Neurons Responsive to Light Mechanical
... on the basis of studies of the mammalian thalamic ventrobasal complex (VB). More recent studies, using precisely controlled mechanical stimulation (e.g., Golovchinsky et al., 198 I), have confirmed that the vast majority of VB neurons display such properties (see Welker, 1973, for a comprehensive re ...
... on the basis of studies of the mammalian thalamic ventrobasal complex (VB). More recent studies, using precisely controlled mechanical stimulation (e.g., Golovchinsky et al., 198 I), have confirmed that the vast majority of VB neurons display such properties (see Welker, 1973, for a comprehensive re ...
Integrator or coincidence detector? The role of the cortical neuron
... and action potentials of u simulated neuron performing temporal integration of postsynaptic potentials (PSPs). The input is simulated on average as a balanced distribution of excitatory ond inhibitov PSPs(uniform distribution with a range of 35 PSPs;PSPmagnitude, 0.25 mV; resting potential, -70 mV; ...
... and action potentials of u simulated neuron performing temporal integration of postsynaptic potentials (PSPs). The input is simulated on average as a balanced distribution of excitatory ond inhibitov PSPs(uniform distribution with a range of 35 PSPs;PSPmagnitude, 0.25 mV; resting potential, -70 mV; ...
ATP-Sensitive Potassium Channels in Dopaminergic Neurons
... adapting electrical activity and in turn neuronal ATP consumption to the delicate metabolic state of neurons. KATP channel-mediated membrane hyperpolarization will reduce neuronal activity and neurotransmitter release and thus could counteract calcium overload and excitotoxicity. This mechanism coul ...
... adapting electrical activity and in turn neuronal ATP consumption to the delicate metabolic state of neurons. KATP channel-mediated membrane hyperpolarization will reduce neuronal activity and neurotransmitter release and thus could counteract calcium overload and excitotoxicity. This mechanism coul ...
Basal Forebrain Projections to Somatosensory Cortex in
... region of the basal forebrain. Second, excitotoxin lesions of the globus pallidus severely deplete somatosensory cortex of AChE-positive axons. Third, Tremblay et al. (1990a,b) find that electrical stimulation of this region of the basal forebrain evokes responses in cortical area 3b that can be blo ...
... region of the basal forebrain. Second, excitotoxin lesions of the globus pallidus severely deplete somatosensory cortex of AChE-positive axons. Third, Tremblay et al. (1990a,b) find that electrical stimulation of this region of the basal forebrain evokes responses in cortical area 3b that can be blo ...
36_LectureSlidesAdde..
... inhibition to the catabolic pathway and decreases excitation to the anabolic pathway. The net result is an increase in catabolic pathway activity relative to the anabolic pathway. • Leptin stimulates POMC otherwise known as aMSH/CART neurons. This increases excitation of the catabolic pathway, and i ...
... inhibition to the catabolic pathway and decreases excitation to the anabolic pathway. The net result is an increase in catabolic pathway activity relative to the anabolic pathway. • Leptin stimulates POMC otherwise known as aMSH/CART neurons. This increases excitation of the catabolic pathway, and i ...
The Biological Bases of Time-to
... because these neurons respond only to the direct collision course of approaching objects (Wang & Frost, 1992, Sun & Frost, 1998), and not to simulation of the movement of pigeons toward the same stationary objects (Sun & Frost, submitted). Also the work on locust looming detectors would fit this cat ...
... because these neurons respond only to the direct collision course of approaching objects (Wang & Frost, 1992, Sun & Frost, 1998), and not to simulation of the movement of pigeons toward the same stationary objects (Sun & Frost, submitted). Also the work on locust looming detectors would fit this cat ...
the physiology of a lepidopteran muscle receptor
... segments other than that stimulated. In contrast, Hughes (1957), who used amputation and transection of connectives in conjunction with cinematography on the same animal, had to postulate intersegmental connexions to explain his results. Wilson (1965) evoked this same stretch reflex using sinusoidal ...
... segments other than that stimulated. In contrast, Hughes (1957), who used amputation and transection of connectives in conjunction with cinematography on the same animal, had to postulate intersegmental connexions to explain his results. Wilson (1965) evoked this same stretch reflex using sinusoidal ...
The projection of the lateral geniculate nucleus to area 17 of the rat
... identified, for most of the spines appeared as isolated profiles that could not be traced back to their dendritic shafts. One example of a degenerating axon terminal synapsing with an axon initial segment was encountered. Small, degenerating myelinated axons were prevalent in layers VI, V and IV, bu ...
... identified, for most of the spines appeared as isolated profiles that could not be traced back to their dendritic shafts. One example of a degenerating axon terminal synapsing with an axon initial segment was encountered. Small, degenerating myelinated axons were prevalent in layers VI, V and IV, bu ...
19. Senses General and Special
... that open to the outside of the body, such as the nasal cavity, oral cavity, vagina, and anal canal. Interoceptors (in t́ er-ō-sep t́ er; inter = between), also called visceroceptors, detect stimuli in internal organs (viscera). These receptors are primarily stretch receptors in the smooth muscle o ...
... that open to the outside of the body, such as the nasal cavity, oral cavity, vagina, and anal canal. Interoceptors (in t́ er-ō-sep t́ er; inter = between), also called visceroceptors, detect stimuli in internal organs (viscera). These receptors are primarily stretch receptors in the smooth muscle o ...
Taste
... gyrus. • They also pass to the anterior part of the insula which is anterior to the face area of the postcentral gyrus (conscious perception of taste and taste discrimination) ...
... gyrus. • They also pass to the anterior part of the insula which is anterior to the face area of the postcentral gyrus (conscious perception of taste and taste discrimination) ...
Evidence for topographically organized endogenous 5‐HT‐1A
... organization of the ascending raphe and the possibility that 5-HT-1A feedback mechanisms serve to refine patterns of activity within the raphe nuclei. Rather than pharmacological activation of receptors, the current methods rely on blocking endogenous activation using an endpoint that gives topograph ...
... organization of the ascending raphe and the possibility that 5-HT-1A feedback mechanisms serve to refine patterns of activity within the raphe nuclei. Rather than pharmacological activation of receptors, the current methods rely on blocking endogenous activation using an endpoint that gives topograph ...
the koniocellular pathway in primate vision
... predictive value for what has been found for K layers across the primate Order. Other studies in squirrel monkeys established several essential truths about K layers in simians (Fitzpatrick et al 1983, Weber et al 1983). Yet these studies were either ignored or dismissed as largely irrelevant to the ...
... predictive value for what has been found for K layers across the primate Order. Other studies in squirrel monkeys established several essential truths about K layers in simians (Fitzpatrick et al 1983, Weber et al 1983). Yet these studies were either ignored or dismissed as largely irrelevant to the ...
Cell-cycle control and cortical development - Stem
... Primate-specific features of corticogenesis. The organization, developmental timing and relative dimensions of the germinal and postmitotic compartments of the primate cortex differ from those of rodents34 (FIG. 1). In the monkey, cortical neurons are produced over a 60-day period from E40 to E100 ( ...
... Primate-specific features of corticogenesis. The organization, developmental timing and relative dimensions of the germinal and postmitotic compartments of the primate cortex differ from those of rodents34 (FIG. 1). In the monkey, cortical neurons are produced over a 60-day period from E40 to E100 ( ...
Kenedy,Dehay Cell-cycle control and cortical development
... Primate-specific features of corticogenesis. The organization, developmental timing and relative dimensions of the germinal and postmitotic compartments of the primate cortex differ from those of rodents34 (FIG. 1). In the monkey, cortical neurons are produced over a 60-day period from E40 to E100 ( ...
... Primate-specific features of corticogenesis. The organization, developmental timing and relative dimensions of the germinal and postmitotic compartments of the primate cortex differ from those of rodents34 (FIG. 1). In the monkey, cortical neurons are produced over a 60-day period from E40 to E100 ( ...
Investigating Anatomical and Molecular Aspects of
... receptors located in skeletal muscle, and these proprioceptive receptors are known as muscle spindles (MS) and Golgi tendon organs (GTOs). This thesis focuses on anatomical and molecular characterization of sensory afferents innervating these peripheral receptors. In many ways, PSNs are similar; how ...
... receptors located in skeletal muscle, and these proprioceptive receptors are known as muscle spindles (MS) and Golgi tendon organs (GTOs). This thesis focuses on anatomical and molecular characterization of sensory afferents innervating these peripheral receptors. In many ways, PSNs are similar; how ...
lmmunohistochemical Localization
... By interacting with receptors of this complex, benzodiazepine and barbiturate ligands can enhance GABAergic neurotransmission, and may thereby produce many of their pharmacological effects(Study and Barker, 1981; Pole et al., 1982;Haefely and Pole, 1986). Immunohistochemical localization of these GA ...
... By interacting with receptors of this complex, benzodiazepine and barbiturate ligands can enhance GABAergic neurotransmission, and may thereby produce many of their pharmacological effects(Study and Barker, 1981; Pole et al., 1982;Haefely and Pole, 1986). Immunohistochemical localization of these GA ...
Progress Report – Glover
... reconstructions of the the two ganglia and the caudal nerve cord. This will be combined with axonal tracing using lipophilic dyes to assess axon projections. Establishing techniques for correlating gene expression and neuron identity With the anatomical mapping already in hand, it is feasible to beg ...
... reconstructions of the the two ganglia and the caudal nerve cord. This will be combined with axonal tracing using lipophilic dyes to assess axon projections. Establishing techniques for correlating gene expression and neuron identity With the anatomical mapping already in hand, it is feasible to beg ...
Thyroid Hormone Controls the Onset of Androgen Sensitivity in the
... Gonadal differentiation, the onset of androgen-stimulated laryngeal growth and the genesis of a sex difference in laryngeal innervation, all temporally coincide with thyroid hormone (TH)-induced metamorphosis in Xenopus laevis. To explore the role TH plays in the ontogeny of the Xenopus androgen-sen ...
... Gonadal differentiation, the onset of androgen-stimulated laryngeal growth and the genesis of a sex difference in laryngeal innervation, all temporally coincide with thyroid hormone (TH)-induced metamorphosis in Xenopus laevis. To explore the role TH plays in the ontogeny of the Xenopus androgen-sen ...
Sprecher_2011_larval.. - Institute of Neuroinformatics
... left, dorsal up. A: Labeling with anti-Neuroglian (Ngl), showing neuronal cell bodies in cortex (co) and nerve processes, forming central neuropil (np). Z-projection of a confocal stack (3 μm). Added to the section is a 3D digital model (anterior view) of outer optic anlage (OOA, beige), inner optic ...
... left, dorsal up. A: Labeling with anti-Neuroglian (Ngl), showing neuronal cell bodies in cortex (co) and nerve processes, forming central neuropil (np). Z-projection of a confocal stack (3 μm). Added to the section is a 3D digital model (anterior view) of outer optic anlage (OOA, beige), inner optic ...
cortico-cortical feedback controls spatial summation in
... combination we have developed provides purely anterograde labeling. D) Borders of cortical layers were determined based on current source density analysis of evoked LFP signals to 100 ms luminance increment (0.5-100 cd m -2) at every 400 ms (400 trials). SG (supragranular), IG (infragranular). E) Mi ...
... combination we have developed provides purely anterograde labeling. D) Borders of cortical layers were determined based on current source density analysis of evoked LFP signals to 100 ms luminance increment (0.5-100 cd m -2) at every 400 ms (400 trials). SG (supragranular), IG (infragranular). E) Mi ...
Cholecystokinin Modulates Migration of
... for RT-PCR (Life Technologies, Gaithersburg, MD) following manufacturer’s instructions. Controls without reverse transcriptase were performed to demonstrate the absence of contaminating genomic DNA. Brain and thymus total RNA were also reverse transcribed and used as positive and negative controls, ...
... for RT-PCR (Life Technologies, Gaithersburg, MD) following manufacturer’s instructions. Controls without reverse transcriptase were performed to demonstrate the absence of contaminating genomic DNA. Brain and thymus total RNA were also reverse transcribed and used as positive and negative controls, ...