OUTLINE FORMAT-Unit 3A Biological Basis of Behavior Directions
									
... Sensory neurons motor neurons interneurons cell body (also know by the name of soma) dendrite (info in) axon (convey info. out-“axons away”) myelin sheath include what happens when myelin sheath degenerates 10. action potential/neural impulse 11. resting potential 12. refractory period 13. excitator ...
                        	... Sensory neurons motor neurons interneurons cell body (also know by the name of soma) dendrite (info in) axon (convey info. out-“axons away”) myelin sheath include what happens when myelin sheath degenerates 10. action potential/neural impulse 11. resting potential 12. refractory period 13. excitator ...
									The Nervous System
									
... • Any of the impulse-conducting cells that constitute the brain, spinal column, and nerves. • Also known as nerve cells. • Function in receiving and transmitting signals along the aforementioned structures. ...
                        	... • Any of the impulse-conducting cells that constitute the brain, spinal column, and nerves. • Also known as nerve cells. • Function in receiving and transmitting signals along the aforementioned structures. ...
									AP Psychology
									
... 5. Using figure 2.3 on page 49, explain how neurons communicate. Be sure to include synapse and neurotransmitters in your response. 6. Describe each of the following neurotransmitters: a. dopamine b. serotonin c. norepinephrine d. (GABA) Gamma-amniobutyric acid e. acetylcholine (Ach) 7. What are the ...
                        	... 5. Using figure 2.3 on page 49, explain how neurons communicate. Be sure to include synapse and neurotransmitters in your response. 6. Describe each of the following neurotransmitters: a. dopamine b. serotonin c. norepinephrine d. (GABA) Gamma-amniobutyric acid e. acetylcholine (Ach) 7. What are the ...
									the nervous system
									
... Brain disorder marked by deterioration of mental capacity (dementia), resulting in degeneration of neurons and neurofibrillary tangles in the cerebral cortex unilateral (uni- is a prefix which means one) facial paralysis, due to disorder of the facial nerve, aetiology unknown, but recovery is usuall ...
                        	... Brain disorder marked by deterioration of mental capacity (dementia), resulting in degeneration of neurons and neurofibrillary tangles in the cerebral cortex unilateral (uni- is a prefix which means one) facial paralysis, due to disorder of the facial nerve, aetiology unknown, but recovery is usuall ...
									Nervous system - Lancaster High School
									
... Spinal nerves Originate in spinal cord Extend to areas below head ...
                        	... Spinal nerves Originate in spinal cord Extend to areas below head ...
									Answers to Mastering Concepts Questions
									
... potential is large enough, it will generate an action potential in the sensory receptor. 4. Sensory adaptation is a reduced response to a stimulus, tuning out sensations that are the equivalent of irrelevant “background noise.” ...
                        	... potential is large enough, it will generate an action potential in the sensory receptor. 4. Sensory adaptation is a reduced response to a stimulus, tuning out sensations that are the equivalent of irrelevant “background noise.” ...
									Nervous Systems - manorlakesscience
									
... Plays a key role in memory, maintaining sensation, motor (movement) activities. ...
                        	... Plays a key role in memory, maintaining sensation, motor (movement) activities. ...
									Bio 17 – Nervous & Endocrine Systems
									
... low levels; important for sleep and low levels assoc with depression Runner’s High = DECREASED GABA ...
                        	... low levels; important for sleep and low levels assoc with depression Runner’s High = DECREASED GABA ...
									Nervous System
									
... analyzing sensory information, controlling skeletal muscles and storing memory Dominant Hemisphere: ability to ...
                        	... analyzing sensory information, controlling skeletal muscles and storing memory Dominant Hemisphere: ability to ...
									Central nervous system
									
... – A synapse is a region where neurons nearly touch – Small gap between neurons is the synaptic cleft – Transmission across a synapse is carried out by neurotransmitters • Sudden rise in calcium in the axon terminal of one neuron • Calcium stimulates synaptic vesicles to merge with the presynaptic me ...
                        	... – A synapse is a region where neurons nearly touch – Small gap between neurons is the synaptic cleft – Transmission across a synapse is carried out by neurotransmitters • Sudden rise in calcium in the axon terminal of one neuron • Calcium stimulates synaptic vesicles to merge with the presynaptic me ...
									The Nervous System
									
... take information to the brain, descending tracts in the ventral part carry information down from the brain. THE BRAIN The brain itself contains parts which function in the coordination of movement, sensing, & consciousness (and all that entails), as well as areas that are below the level of consciou ...
                        	... take information to the brain, descending tracts in the ventral part carry information down from the brain. THE BRAIN The brain itself contains parts which function in the coordination of movement, sensing, & consciousness (and all that entails), as well as areas that are below the level of consciou ...
									Chapter 15 - missdannocksyear11biologyclass
									
... where information is communicated from a nerve cell to another nerve cell of effect muscle. Myelin sheath is a fatty tissue which insulates the axon. ...
                        	... where information is communicated from a nerve cell to another nerve cell of effect muscle. Myelin sheath is a fatty tissue which insulates the axon. ...
									Chapter 2 - davis.k12.ut.us
									
... 8. Increasing excitatory signals above the threshold for neural activation will not affect the intensity of an action potential. This indicates that a neuron's reaction is A) inhibited by the myelin sheath. B) delayed by the refractory period. C) an all-or-none response. D) dependent on neurotransmi ...
                        	... 8. Increasing excitatory signals above the threshold for neural activation will not affect the intensity of an action potential. This indicates that a neuron's reaction is A) inhibited by the myelin sheath. B) delayed by the refractory period. C) an all-or-none response. D) dependent on neurotransmi ...
									Neurons - Cloudfront.net
									
... •spinal cord •peripheral nerves •neurons Functions: •Body’s response to internal/external stimuli •Control body functions •Communication ...
                        	... •spinal cord •peripheral nerves •neurons Functions: •Body’s response to internal/external stimuli •Control body functions •Communication ...
									Chapter 17:
									
... Messages are relayed throughout the body via electrochemical messages from the brain or through chemical messengers – hormones (hormones require more time than nervous transmission but are long lasting) There are more nerve cells in the body than there are visible stars in the Milky Way! 1 cm3 of br ...
                        	... Messages are relayed throughout the body via electrochemical messages from the brain or through chemical messengers – hormones (hormones require more time than nervous transmission but are long lasting) There are more nerve cells in the body than there are visible stars in the Milky Way! 1 cm3 of br ...
									Chapter 12- Intro to NS
									
... Two types of cells form: neurons and glial cells (supporting cells) A. The Neuron- these types of cells are excitable and can send an impulse (electrical signal). Neurons have three major parts: cell body, dendrites, axon. These cells live for many years, do not under mitosis, and are highly dependa ...
                        	... Two types of cells form: neurons and glial cells (supporting cells) A. The Neuron- these types of cells are excitable and can send an impulse (electrical signal). Neurons have three major parts: cell body, dendrites, axon. These cells live for many years, do not under mitosis, and are highly dependa ...
									Nervous System III
									
... • Mechanoreceptors (stretch receptors) • Sends info to CNS about body position and length, tension of muscles ...
                        	... • Mechanoreceptors (stretch receptors) • Sends info to CNS about body position and length, tension of muscles ...
									49-1-2 Nervouse systems ppt
									
... • Nerves are bundles that consist of the axons of multiple nerve cells • Sea stars have a nerve net in each arm connected by radial nerves to a central nerve ring ...
                        	... • Nerves are bundles that consist of the axons of multiple nerve cells • Sea stars have a nerve net in each arm connected by radial nerves to a central nerve ring ...
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... CSF protein is almost always normal in perineurioma but is elevated in CIDP. Electrodiagnostic studies in nerves affected by perineurioma can show features of demyelination and axonal degeneration. MRI demonstrates segmental thickening and abnormal hyperintense signal of nerve on the axial T2-weight ...
                        	... CSF protein is almost always normal in perineurioma but is elevated in CIDP. Electrodiagnostic studies in nerves affected by perineurioma can show features of demyelination and axonal degeneration. MRI demonstrates segmental thickening and abnormal hyperintense signal of nerve on the axial T2-weight ...
									The Nervous System - Valhalla High School
									
... There are two main divisions of the nervous system. 1. The central nervous system (CNS): Consists of your brain and spinal column.  2. The peripheral nervous system (PNS): Consists of all the nerves that branch away from the central nervous system. (This is further divided into the somatic and auto ...
                        	... There are two main divisions of the nervous system. 1. The central nervous system (CNS): Consists of your brain and spinal column.  2. The peripheral nervous system (PNS): Consists of all the nerves that branch away from the central nervous system. (This is further divided into the somatic and auto ...
									Fact Sheet 2 - Consulting Foot Pain
									
... their foot to make it go away. Go onto tiptoes. Does your pain increase? Have your toes started to splay apart? Who suffers most? Women suffer from this condition more frequently than men do and there is a strong association with narrow, thin-soled shoes. Alter you shoes to make sure that they are b ...
                        	... their foot to make it go away. Go onto tiptoes. Does your pain increase? Have your toes started to splay apart? Who suffers most? Women suffer from this condition more frequently than men do and there is a strong association with narrow, thin-soled shoes. Alter you shoes to make sure that they are b ...
									Chapter 2 – Biology of the Mind
									
... III. Biological Bases of Behavior (8–10%) An effective introduction to the relationship between physiological processes and behavior—including the infl uence of neural function, the nervous system and the brain, and genetic contributions to behavior—is an important element in the AP course. AP stud ...
                        	... III. Biological Bases of Behavior (8–10%) An effective introduction to the relationship between physiological processes and behavior—including the infl uence of neural function, the nervous system and the brain, and genetic contributions to behavior—is an important element in the AP course. AP stud ...