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... reflex may not be produced, however if several small pinches are rapidly applied they trigger a reflex. This is called temporal summation. ...
... reflex may not be produced, however if several small pinches are rapidly applied they trigger a reflex. This is called temporal summation. ...
Introduction to Neural Networks
... should be able to produce similar responses and behaviours in artificial systems. ...
... should be able to produce similar responses and behaviours in artificial systems. ...
Brain and Nervous System
... Oligodendrocytes are cells that coat axons in the central nervous system (CNS) with their cell membrane forming a specialized membrane differenciation called myelin, producing the so-called myelin sheath. The myelin sheath provides insulation to the axon that allows electrical signals to propagate m ...
... Oligodendrocytes are cells that coat axons in the central nervous system (CNS) with their cell membrane forming a specialized membrane differenciation called myelin, producing the so-called myelin sheath. The myelin sheath provides insulation to the axon that allows electrical signals to propagate m ...
Nervous and Immune Systems
... 2. Sodium ions (Na+) rush into the axon causing depolarization in the neuron and initiating an action potential 3. Depolarization moves down the axon causing more voltage-gated sodium channels to open 4. Another action potential occurs further down the axon resulting in the transmission of the signa ...
... 2. Sodium ions (Na+) rush into the axon causing depolarization in the neuron and initiating an action potential 3. Depolarization moves down the axon causing more voltage-gated sodium channels to open 4. Another action potential occurs further down the axon resulting in the transmission of the signa ...
Neural Development - Peoria Public Schools
... Synapses that are not used do not persist • Synapses can be formed at any stage in life. • When used: a. Chemical markers are left that strengthen a synapse. • When not used: a. Synapse is weak due to no chemical markers. ...
... Synapses that are not used do not persist • Synapses can be formed at any stage in life. • When used: a. Chemical markers are left that strengthen a synapse. • When not used: a. Synapse is weak due to no chemical markers. ...
Neurons
... Positively charged sodium ions flow in through the cell membrane If resting potential rises above threshold, an action potential starts to travel from the cell body down the axon Threshold - Each neuron receives excitatory and inhibitory signals from many neurons. ...
... Positively charged sodium ions flow in through the cell membrane If resting potential rises above threshold, an action potential starts to travel from the cell body down the axon Threshold - Each neuron receives excitatory and inhibitory signals from many neurons. ...
Paper I
... 4. If the two structures are both on the left side of the body, they are If one is on the left and the other is on the right, they are ...
... 4. If the two structures are both on the left side of the body, they are If one is on the left and the other is on the right, they are ...
File
... This network of neurons alerts the higher brain to incoming messages and thus controls levels of arousal; when asleep, it is subdued. ...
... This network of neurons alerts the higher brain to incoming messages and thus controls levels of arousal; when asleep, it is subdued. ...
neurons
... of its membrane and allowing positive ions to rush in. • The neuron then quickly pushes the positively charged ions back out again and closes that section of its membrane. • The neuron then opens the next section of its membrane and allows the positively charged ions to rush in, and quickly pushes t ...
... of its membrane and allowing positive ions to rush in. • The neuron then quickly pushes the positively charged ions back out again and closes that section of its membrane. • The neuron then opens the next section of its membrane and allows the positively charged ions to rush in, and quickly pushes t ...
neurons - haltliappsych
... ions that occurs while the membrane gates are open. The neuron must recharge after each nerve impulse. It does this by shifting ions back across the cell membrane until the resting potential is restored. ...
... ions that occurs while the membrane gates are open. The neuron must recharge after each nerve impulse. It does this by shifting ions back across the cell membrane until the resting potential is restored. ...
Lecture 15
... Leaky integrate and fire neurons Encode each individual spike Time is represented exactly Each spike has an associated time The timing of recent incoming spikes determines whether a neuron will fire • Computationally expensive • Can we do almost as well without encoding every single spike? ...
... Leaky integrate and fire neurons Encode each individual spike Time is represented exactly Each spike has an associated time The timing of recent incoming spikes determines whether a neuron will fire • Computationally expensive • Can we do almost as well without encoding every single spike? ...
File - Biology with Radjewski
... • Cannot go in reverse due to the refractory period (time during which membrane is returning to resting potential) • Travel faster in myelinated axons and in largerdiameter axons – Squid axons are big, so their response time is rapid! ...
... • Cannot go in reverse due to the refractory period (time during which membrane is returning to resting potential) • Travel faster in myelinated axons and in largerdiameter axons – Squid axons are big, so their response time is rapid! ...
Nervous System Chapter 11 Answers
... Chemical gradient is formed when ions diffuse across a membrane (High to low concentration) Electrical gradient is formed when ions move toward an area of opposite charge An electrochemical gradient occurs on neural membranes due to BOTH chemical & electrical gradients 11. What is the resting membra ...
... Chemical gradient is formed when ions diffuse across a membrane (High to low concentration) Electrical gradient is formed when ions move toward an area of opposite charge An electrochemical gradient occurs on neural membranes due to BOTH chemical & electrical gradients 11. What is the resting membra ...
Central Nervous System
... This is an endergonic process, and is slower than the electrotonic potential, but this works better over longer axons. ...
... This is an endergonic process, and is slower than the electrotonic potential, but this works better over longer axons. ...
Biology 30: Unit A - County Central High School
... closely at the membrane, we see that there is a high concentration of sodium (Na+) outside the membrane and a high concentration of potassium (K+) inside the membrane ...
... closely at the membrane, we see that there is a high concentration of sodium (Na+) outside the membrane and a high concentration of potassium (K+) inside the membrane ...
Introduction to neural computation
... • The transmitter molecules diffuse across the synaptic cleft and bind to receptor molecules in the membrane of the post-synaptic neuron thus changing their shape. – This opens up holes that allow specific ions in or out. • The effectiveness of the synapse can be changed – vary the number of vesicle ...
... • The transmitter molecules diffuse across the synaptic cleft and bind to receptor molecules in the membrane of the post-synaptic neuron thus changing their shape. – This opens up holes that allow specific ions in or out. • The effectiveness of the synapse can be changed – vary the number of vesicle ...
Lecture Outline ()
... Regeneration of Peripheral Nerve Fibers • Can occur if soma & neurilemmal tube is intact • Stranded end of axon & myelin sheath degenerate • Healthy axon stub puts out several sprouts • Tube guides lucky sprout back to its original destination ...
... Regeneration of Peripheral Nerve Fibers • Can occur if soma & neurilemmal tube is intact • Stranded end of axon & myelin sheath degenerate • Healthy axon stub puts out several sprouts • Tube guides lucky sprout back to its original destination ...
Nervous System Notes
... negative to positive. Causes neurotransmitters(chemicals) to be released at the terminal, to stimulate the next neuron in the chain. ...
... negative to positive. Causes neurotransmitters(chemicals) to be released at the terminal, to stimulate the next neuron in the chain. ...
Biology 12 Name: Nervous System Practice Exam Types of Neurons
... c) The length of the recovery phase would be reduced. d) The frequency of action potentials would be increased. 20. Why can an impulse traveling along an axon not reverse its direction? a) The myelin sheath will only permit one-way travel of an impulse. b) Sodium gates remain closed until the impuls ...
... c) The length of the recovery phase would be reduced. d) The frequency of action potentials would be increased. 20. Why can an impulse traveling along an axon not reverse its direction? a) The myelin sheath will only permit one-way travel of an impulse. b) Sodium gates remain closed until the impuls ...
Samantha Zarati - A critical review of computational neurological models
... easy-to-use for biologists unfamiliar with programming, but it is difficult to reproduce and results are difficult to communicate due to nonstandard methods. – This can be improved by standardizing methods such as downscaling and generally making code and algorithms easier to communicate between pla ...
... easy-to-use for biologists unfamiliar with programming, but it is difficult to reproduce and results are difficult to communicate due to nonstandard methods. – This can be improved by standardizing methods such as downscaling and generally making code and algorithms easier to communicate between pla ...