COMA Coma is classically defined as loss of mobility‚ sensation and consciousness with preservation of autonomic functions. Coma is caused by dysfunction of either or both the reticular activating system and cerebral cortex. The most common cause of coma are toxic\ metabolic de-arrangement‚ which are potentially treatable and reverersible. The big three are toxic/metabolic causes‚ trauma and stroke. CAUSES 1. Brain cancer 2. Concussion 3. Diabetes 4. Drug abuse 5. Encephalitis
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AP Psychology Summer Vocabulary 1. Absolute Threshold – The minimum amount of energy required for a sensory experience to be produced. 2. Accommodation – In Piaget’s theory of cognitive development‚ the process of changing existing schemas when new information cannot be assimilated. 3. Action Potential – The nerve impulse that travels down the axon and triggers the release of neurotransmitters into a synapse. 4. Afterimage Effect – A sensory experience that continues in the absence of the stimulus
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Kine 3000 Review Lecture 1. Non-scientific method of knowing: Tenacity: clinging to beliefs such as superstition Intuition: common-sense/self evident truths. Authority: Accepting authority’s truth (church) Rationalistic method: Logic Lecture 2 Exercise on Mood Narrative review: systemic review that synthesizes individual studies narratively Meta-analysis: results of individual studies are grouped together to draw reasonable conclusions (results are converted to effect
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CVTC; Intro. Psych. online Name: Hailee Gearing K. Mentink; Sp15 Competency: Summarize how biological and neurological factors influence behavior 2.1 Lesson 2 Short Paper – Neuroscience of behavior This is a KEY chapter – we continue to apply our knowledge of brain structure and functions throughout our course. MEMORIZE the neurotransmitter activity figures‚ and all brain figures in this chapter. *****************************************************************************
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The seven processes of life The seven processes of life are the key to all living organisms: these processes consist of nutrition‚ growth‚ movement‚ respiration‚ reproduction‚ sensitivity and excretion. Although‚ they may be achieved in different ways depending on the organism. These processes happen with in both plants and animals; in each organ‚ cell and organelle. All these processes are interlinked and have a chain effect upon one another. Without one of them the others aren’t possible.
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VICTORIA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY ASSIGNMENT DR. YIN MIN PHYOE Presented by Ma Cho Cho Lwin & Ma Eaindra Win TISSUES Tissues are group of cells that work together to perform a particular functions. There are four main type of tissues. They are: I. Epithelial tissues II. Connective tissues III. Muscle tissues IV. Nervous tissues EPITHELIAL TISSUES Simple epithelial tissues This tissue has only one cell layer. Compound epithelial tissues This tissue has more than one
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Table 21-2 SUMMARY OF NEWBORN ASSESSMENT *MCH pages 479-473 | NORMAL | ABNORMAL (POSSIBLE CAUSES) | NURSING CONSIDERATIONS | Initial AssessmentAssess for obvious problems first. If infant is stable and has no problems that require immediate attention‚ continue with complete assessment. | Vital Signs | TemperatureAxillary: 36.5– 37.5°C (97.7 – 99.5°F).Axilla is preferred site. | Decreased (cold environment‚ hypoglycemia‚ infection‚ CNS problem). Increased (infection‚ environment to warm)
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The Center for Disease Control estimates that 1.6-3.8 million concussions occur annually (qtd in NATA 1). A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury that causes a disturbance in cerebral function (BIAA 1). Rates have tripled over the course of seven years in teens (CDC 1). There are a variety of ways the injury can be prevented. Similarly‚ if one is thought to have a concussion there are several ways to evaluate and treat it. Not only does injury to the brain affect student-athletes physically
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PERCEPTION [reading #6] 1-Quote by Bohm‚ American physicist; 2-Definitions of perception; 3-Stages of perceptual development; 4-Importance of perception; 5-Bornstein and perceptual development; 6-Perceptual development in adults; 7-Working on perceptual skills in adulthood; and 8-Perception as the basis of human development in modern psychology. 1-“Science is primarily a perceptual enterprise‚ and not in gaining knowledge‚ though knowledge appears. Knowledge is a by-product. By understanding
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Psychology Test 1 Chapters 1‚ 2‚ & 4 Chapter 1 Psychology – the scientific study of behavior & mental process Goals of Psychology: 1. Describe 2. Predict Human behavior & mental process 3. Explain 4. Help change and improve the lives of people Subfields: Behavioral neuroscience – examines biological basis of behavior and hoe it determines behavior Brain & nervous system Developmental Psychology – examines how people grow & change from the birth to death Clinical psychology
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