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    Bio 201 Lab 9

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    Lab Report: Exercise 10: Organization of Nervous Tissue Purpose: What is the purpose of this exercise? Are there any safety concerns associated with this exercise? If so‚ list what they are and what precautions should be taken. To understand the structure and function of multipolar neuron‚unipolar and bipolar neurons. Also to identify the structures of a nerve. There are no safety concerns for this lab. Step 1: Relates to Lab Exercise 10/Activity 1‚ 3‚ and 4. Assignment 1: Write a brief description

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    The Vagus Nerve

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    the abdomen‚ with branches in the neck‚ thorax and abdomen 68. The vagus nerve is part of the autonomic nervous system‚ has efferent fibers‚ ascending signals from the brain to the peripheral organs‚ as well as afferent sensory fibers‚ and transmits information from the peripheral tissue to the brain. The ANS consists of three components: the sympathetic‚ noradrenergic and parasympathetic‚ cholinergic systems that occur in the CNS‚ with the cell body in the brainstem and spinal cord and ENS 68. The

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    contain genes.   Question 5 The increasing complexity of animals’ behavior is accompanied by an increase in the amount of association area.   Question 6 Voluntary movements‚ such as writing with a pencil‚ are directed by the somatic nervous system.   Question 7 Cortical areas that are NOT primarily concerned with sensory‚ motor‚ or language functions are called association areas.   Question 8 An experimenter flashes the word FLYTRAP onto a screen facing a split-brain patient so

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    of an individual‚ but also their biology. The Biological foundation of Psychology involves the electrical and chemical processes in the nervous system that cause us to feel‚ have fears‚ and develop thoughts. There are many biological factors that can influence psychological functioning. From the neuron to the different parts of the nervous system‚ each can impact mental processes and behavior. Genetics and evolution can also influence psychological functioning. Genetics and evolution

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    unit 8 as 1 nicks story

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    neuropathies damage peripheral nerves. The component of the reflex that is most likely to be damaged in Nick’s situation would be the patellar reflex and the Achilles reflex. D. The division of the autonomic nervous system affected‚ that’s causing Nick’s GI symptoms is the parasympathetic system. E. Autonomic reflexes adjust heart rate‚ force of ventricular contraction‚ and blood vessel diameter. (how blood pressure is controlled) F. During physical stress the part of the brain that interacts with the

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    1.An extensive network of specialized cells that carry information to and from all parts of the body is called the nervous system. 2.The basic cell that makes up the nervous system and which receives and sends messages within that system is called a neuron. 3.The long tube-like structure that carries the neural message to other cells on the neuron is the axon. 4.On a neuron‚ the branch-like structures that receive messages from other neurons are the dendrites. 5. The cell body of the neuron‚ responsible

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    she can make an informed decision on what college to attend. The parasympathetic nervous system is the division of the autonomic nervous system that calms the body‚ conserving its energy. Anna used the parasympathetic nervous system to stay calm and collected while feeling rushed and anxious in making a decision on what college to attend. The amygdalae are the two lima bean-sized neural clusters in the limbic system that are linked to emotion‚ and specifically influence aggression and fear. The amygdalae

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    The nervous system is the most important system in the body. It transmits impulses to and from the brain. Disruption of the nerve cells and fibers that transmit the messages severely impairs the body’s ability to carry out complex function. Once a disruption occurs‚ one may never recover and neurological function will steadily degrade. Multiple Sclerosis is a disease that disrupts this network. Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is the most common disabling neurological disease in young adults between 20 and

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    Introduction to Neurology

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    INTRODUCTION TO NEUROLOGY content: Functions of the nervous system Structure of the nervous system Organisation of the nervous system Numerous functions Protection. Movement. Coordination. Control of cardiovascular system. Functioning of endocrine system. Maintenance of homeostasis. Structure Nervous system (NS) is a highly specialised‚ complex‚ interconnected network of neural tissue It coordinates‚ interprets and controls the

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    Biopsychology Questions

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    Biopsychology Bio psychologists argue behaviour is the product of our genes and behaviour and experiences are caused by the activity in the nervous system. CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM Made up of the BRAIN and SPINAL CORD. NEURONS Make connections between each neuron‚ sending nerve impulses across the synapse. These make up the nervous system and determine what we‚ think‚ feel‚ say and do. A Motor Neuron _______________ _______________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________

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