YAWNING Physiology‚ Theories and Contagiousness First‚ let’s look at what this bodily motion is: Yawning is an involuntary action that causes us to open our mouths wide and breathe in deeply. We know it’s involuntary because we do it even before we’re born: According to Robert Provine‚ a developmental neuroscientist at the University of Maryland‚ Baltimore County‚ research has shown that 11-week-old fetuses yawn. And while yawning is commonly associated with relaxation and drowsiness‚ your heart
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INTRO TO PHYSIOLOGY I. Physiology – the science (study) of body function a. Uses biochemistry‚ cell biology‚ genetics‚ chemistry and physics b. Can be applied to study the cell‚ organ‚ system‚ or organism (whole-body) II. Cell – smallest living unit c. Can individually carry out it’s own basic life processes d. Specialized functions make their working together important to whole body operation III. Major tissue types (tissue = group of similar functioning
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Nerve Physiology Cells in the Nervous System * Two types * Nerve cell or neurons * Glial cells or neuroglia Neurons * Functional unit of nervous system * Have anatomically and physiologically specialized for communication and signaling * Neurocrene * 10 billion neurons in nervous system * Once they degenerate they don’t usually go REGENERATION Neuroglia * Nerve glue * Supportive cells * 10x greater of your neurons * Not involve in impulse
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http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_importance_of_cells http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cell_nucleus http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cell_membrane http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cell_(biology)#Structures_outside_the_cell_membrane Wilson‚ R (2006) Anatomy and Physiology (page 30-31)
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Practical Report Human Biology/Physiology Name: Student ID: Please include the recorded charts along with this report. Charts may be copied to MS Power Point. Exercise 1: The effects of nerve stimulation A. Describe briefly what you have done for this section (maximum 100 words). B. What are the observations that you have made? (maximum 150 words) The experiment was carried out by using the amplitudes as low as 0.00mA to locate the twitching. But volunteer was not able
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There are many aspects of being an exercise physiology major. The field of exercise physiology has always interested me‚ but I was never sure about what career path I would choose. This year has really given me a better understanding of what path I would like to pursue. I really wanted to be an occupational therapist‚ but shortly after decided that I wanted to be a physical therapist. According to Writing‚ the annual salary for a physical therapist is in a range from $70‚000-$100‚000 (2010). I wanted
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Orthopedic - Muscular 1)The muscle that runs on a diagonal from the lower ribs to the iliac crest is the: A)rectus femoris muscle. B)external abdominal oblique muscle. C)latissimus dorsi muscle. D)rectus abdominis muscle. 2)The patient with cerebral palsy was described as having ataxia. This means that the patient: A)has slow skeletal muscle movements of his upper extremities. B)has slow‚ purposeless writhing of his hands. C)walks with an uncoordinated gait. D)has muscle jerking and spasms when
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We have three types of muscles in our bodies‚ skeletal‚ smooth and cardiac. Each type of muscle performs different functions in our bodies. Some of the characteristics of our muscles are that they respond to stimuli‚ they are able to shorten in length‚ they stretch when they are pulled and they tend to return to their original shape after contracting or extending them. Muscle contractions occur when our nervous system sends a signal via the neuromuscular junctions the signal arrives at the end bulb
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VISVESVARAYA TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY BELGAUM – 590010 [pic] A SEMINAR REPORT ON “AIR MUSCLES” BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING In Mechanical Engineering By STUDENT NAME USN: UNDER THE GUIDENCE OF Mr. Harsha M.Tech Assistant Professor‚ Department of Mechanical Engg Mr. AMARANATH
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Muscle Fatigue Monira Begum How muscles work and get the energy they need to work. Muscles need energy to work and move. (1) Their main source of energy is glucose. Glucose is made of a number of different types of carbohydrates (usually sugar) as well as milk and fruits. Glucose turns into other chemicals such as water and carbon dioxide which releases energy. (2)Your muscles get warm when using or burning energy. Glucose is sent to muscles through red blood cells; this is how muscles get
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