BIOPSYCHOLOGY notes
									
... This significantly increases serotonin receptor binding (more serotonin in the synapse means a greater chance for some of them to bind to the receptors). This increased receptor activity leads to significant changes in the brain's electrical firing and is primarily responsible for the MDMA experienc ...
                        	... This significantly increases serotonin receptor binding (more serotonin in the synapse means a greater chance for some of them to bind to the receptors). This increased receptor activity leads to significant changes in the brain's electrical firing and is primarily responsible for the MDMA experienc ...
									Algorithmic Problems Related To The Internet
									
... From the Discussion section of [al. et Axel] …an odorant may evoke suprathreshold input in a small subset of … neurons. This small fraction of ... cells would then generate sufficient recurrent excitation to recruit a larger population of neurons... The strong feedback inhibition resulting from act ...
                        	... From the Discussion section of [al. et Axel] …an odorant may evoke suprathreshold input in a small subset of … neurons. This small fraction of ... cells would then generate sufficient recurrent excitation to recruit a larger population of neurons... The strong feedback inhibition resulting from act ...
									Slide ()
									
... (a) The olfactory mucosa covers the superior conchae bilaterally and sends axons from throughout its entire 10 cm2 area to the brain via small openings in the cribriform plate of the ethmoid bone. It is a pseudostratified epithelium, containing basal stem cells and columnar support cells in addition ...
                        	... (a) The olfactory mucosa covers the superior conchae bilaterally and sends axons from throughout its entire 10 cm2 area to the brain via small openings in the cribriform plate of the ethmoid bone. It is a pseudostratified epithelium, containing basal stem cells and columnar support cells in addition ...
									Nervous System Notes File
									
... Nervous tissue contains masses of nerve cells called neurons. Specialized to react to physical and chemical changes.  Transmit info in the form of electrochemical changes called nerve impulses.  Bundles of axons make nerves.  Also contains neuroglial cells that provide physical support, ...
                        	... Nervous tissue contains masses of nerve cells called neurons. Specialized to react to physical and chemical changes.  Transmit info in the form of electrochemical changes called nerve impulses.  Bundles of axons make nerves.  Also contains neuroglial cells that provide physical support, ...
									Bio 111 Lab 8: The Nervous System and the Senses
									
... *parietal *Pituitary gland: this “flap” is posterior to the *occipital optic chiasma and covers the hypothalamus… *temporal be sure it hasn’t fallen off of your specimen. It *Cerebellum provides endocrine control of metabolism *Spinal cord growth, and development. FUNCTIONS OF THE BRAIN: The cerebru ...
                        	... *parietal *Pituitary gland: this “flap” is posterior to the *occipital optic chiasma and covers the hypothalamus… *temporal be sure it hasn’t fallen off of your specimen. It *Cerebellum provides endocrine control of metabolism *Spinal cord growth, and development. FUNCTIONS OF THE BRAIN: The cerebru ...
									The Autonomic Nervous System
									
... hypothalamus regulate sympathetic functions of the blood pressure and heart rate. The limbic system (responsible for instinctive behavior and emotions) as it is situated closely to the hypothalamus (responsible of vegetative or visceral functions) and are related to each other. The nuclei of the hyp ...
                        	... hypothalamus regulate sympathetic functions of the blood pressure and heart rate. The limbic system (responsible for instinctive behavior and emotions) as it is situated closely to the hypothalamus (responsible of vegetative or visceral functions) and are related to each other. The nuclei of the hyp ...
									HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
									
... B. Particular aspects of a memory may be stored in numerous brain regions. C. Long-term potentiation is a phenomenon that may be involved in some aspects of memory. ...
                        	... B. Particular aspects of a memory may be stored in numerous brain regions. C. Long-term potentiation is a phenomenon that may be involved in some aspects of memory. ...
									I. Functions and Divisions of the Nervous System A. The nervous
									
... b. Visceral sensory fibers carry impulses from organs within the ventral body cavity. 2. The motor, or efferent, division of the peripheral nervous system carries impulses from the central nervous system to effector organs, which are muscles and glands. a. The somatic nervous system consists of soma ...
                        	... b. Visceral sensory fibers carry impulses from organs within the ventral body cavity. 2. The motor, or efferent, division of the peripheral nervous system carries impulses from the central nervous system to effector organs, which are muscles and glands. a. The somatic nervous system consists of soma ...
									Nervous System = communication conduit b/w brain
									
...  Myelin sheath has gaps (nodes of Ranvier) along axon  Na+/K+ cannot diffuse through myelin but they can reach plasma membrane at these nodes  This allows action potential to jump from node to node, increasing speed of impulse as it travels length of axon.  Some neurons have myelin, some do not ...
                        	...  Myelin sheath has gaps (nodes of Ranvier) along axon  Na+/K+ cannot diffuse through myelin but they can reach plasma membrane at these nodes  This allows action potential to jump from node to node, increasing speed of impulse as it travels length of axon.  Some neurons have myelin, some do not ...
									Mind, Brain & Behavior
									
... Synaptic vesicles containing neurotransmitter open when there is an action potential. Neurotransmitter may enter the adjacent neuron – unused neurotransmitter is reabsorbed (reuptake). ...
                        	... Synaptic vesicles containing neurotransmitter open when there is an action potential. Neurotransmitter may enter the adjacent neuron – unused neurotransmitter is reabsorbed (reuptake). ...
									Nerve tissue for stu..
									
... A) Anatomically nervous system consists of: 1. CNS (central nervous system) – brain, spinal cord 2. PNS (peripheral nervous system) – peripheral nerves and ganglia B) Functionally nervous system is divided into the: 1. Somatic nervous system (sensory and motor innervation) 2. Autonomic nervous syste ...
                        	... A) Anatomically nervous system consists of: 1. CNS (central nervous system) – brain, spinal cord 2. PNS (peripheral nervous system) – peripheral nerves and ganglia B) Functionally nervous system is divided into the: 1. Somatic nervous system (sensory and motor innervation) 2. Autonomic nervous syste ...
									Chapter 11 The Nervous System
									
... – When a nerve cell is stimulated, its plasma membrane increases its permeability to sodium ions. – Sodium ions rush in, causing depolarization down the membrane. – Depolarization is followed by repolarization. – The depolarization and repolarization of the neuron’s plasma membrane constitute a bioe ...
                        	... – When a nerve cell is stimulated, its plasma membrane increases its permeability to sodium ions. – Sodium ions rush in, causing depolarization down the membrane. – Depolarization is followed by repolarization. – The depolarization and repolarization of the neuron’s plasma membrane constitute a bioe ...
									Inside the BRAIN: Neurons and Neural Networks
									
... If two neurons respond together the synapse between them will increase in efficacy. ...
                        	... If two neurons respond together the synapse between them will increase in efficacy. ...
									Activity Overview - Teacher Enrichment Initiatives
									
... paper and correctly label each part and write in the function of each part. Allow 15 minutes for this entire activity. ...
                        	... paper and correctly label each part and write in the function of each part. Allow 15 minutes for this entire activity. ...
									Chapter 15 - missdannocksyear11biologyclass
									
... In excitable cells movement of ions across the membrane causes changes in the level of polarisation causes a physiological response by the cell. There are 3 basic steps involved in the function of nerve cells and the way they conduct signals in the nervous system: 1. Generation of a nerve impulse (a ...
                        	... In excitable cells movement of ions across the membrane causes changes in the level of polarisation causes a physiological response by the cell. There are 3 basic steps involved in the function of nerve cells and the way they conduct signals in the nervous system: 1. Generation of a nerve impulse (a ...
									Prezentacja programu PowerPoint
									
... brain and the spinal cord. The average adult human brain weighs 1.3 to 1.4 kg. The spinal cord is about 43 cm long in adult women and 45 cm long in adult men and weighs about 35-40 grams. The spinal cord is much shorter than the vertebral column. The peripheral nervous system consists of sensory div ...
                        	... brain and the spinal cord. The average adult human brain weighs 1.3 to 1.4 kg. The spinal cord is about 43 cm long in adult women and 45 cm long in adult men and weighs about 35-40 grams. The spinal cord is much shorter than the vertebral column. The peripheral nervous system consists of sensory div ...
									the brain - Cloudfront.net
									
... 4. The more you repeat something the more brain space is dedicated to it. For example, in musicians the part of the brain that controls fingers used to play an instrument is up to 130% larger than in a non-musician. ...
                        	... 4. The more you repeat something the more brain space is dedicated to it. For example, in musicians the part of the brain that controls fingers used to play an instrument is up to 130% larger than in a non-musician. ...
									Types of Neurons of ANS
									
... Types of Neurons of ANS Ganglion – Collection of nerve cell bodies outside of the CNS. Preganglionic Neurons – CB in CNS which projects its axon to a peripheral ganglion Postganglionic Neurons – CB in peripheral ganglion its axon projects to an effector. ...
                        	... Types of Neurons of ANS Ganglion – Collection of nerve cell bodies outside of the CNS. Preganglionic Neurons – CB in CNS which projects its axon to a peripheral ganglion Postganglionic Neurons – CB in peripheral ganglion its axon projects to an effector. ...
									AP Ch. 9 Nervous System Part 1 Worksheets
									
... 14. Groups of neurons that perform a common function, such as the storing of procedural memory (tying your shoe) are called neuronal __________. 15. __________________________________cells help destroy bacterial cells and cellular debris. 16. There are 31 pairs of ____________________________ nerves ...
                        	... 14. Groups of neurons that perform a common function, such as the storing of procedural memory (tying your shoe) are called neuronal __________. 15. __________________________________cells help destroy bacterial cells and cellular debris. 16. There are 31 pairs of ____________________________ nerves ...
									OUTLINE FORMAT-Unit 3A Biological Basis of Behavior Directions
									
... 87. All Roger Sperry and Michael Gazzaniga experiment results, pps. 84-86 88. split brain and results of split brain surgery ...
                        	... 87. All Roger Sperry and Michael Gazzaniga experiment results, pps. 84-86 88. split brain and results of split brain surgery ...
									Chapter Outlines - Cengage Learning
									
... 1. The spinal cord carries messages to and from the brain. Reflexes—quick, involuntary muscular responses (through efferent neurons) that are initiated on the basis of incoming sensory information (through afferent neurons)—occur in the spinal cord without instruction from the brain. The brain is in ...
                        	... 1. The spinal cord carries messages to and from the brain. Reflexes—quick, involuntary muscular responses (through efferent neurons) that are initiated on the basis of incoming sensory information (through afferent neurons)—occur in the spinal cord without instruction from the brain. The brain is in ...
									Introduction to Psychology Quiz #1 1. The main divisions of the
									
... A research psychologist reading phrases such as "respecting individuals' rights to privacy and confidentiality" and "participants must be protected from physical and psychological harm" is reading about _______ guidelines in conducting research. a. ethical b. legal c. moral d. courteous ...
                        	... A research psychologist reading phrases such as "respecting individuals' rights to privacy and confidentiality" and "participants must be protected from physical and psychological harm" is reading about _______ guidelines in conducting research. a. ethical b. legal c. moral d. courteous ...
									FUN FACTS ABOUT YOUR BRAIN - the human Central Nervous
									
... that collects information from other cells Dendritic spine: Small protrusions on dendrites phat increase surface area Nucleus: Central structure containing the chromosome and genes Nuclear membrane: Membrane surrounding the nucleus ...
                        	... that collects information from other cells Dendritic spine: Small protrusions on dendrites phat increase surface area Nucleus: Central structure containing the chromosome and genes Nuclear membrane: Membrane surrounding the nucleus ...