temporal summation Summation can be defined as the method which neurons use to communicate with each other‚ determining if the cumulative postsynaptic potential in the neuron is enough to pass the threshold for firing. There are two types of summation‚ spatial summation and temporal summation. Both types of summation are similar in that they work to strengthen the EPSP of a neuron‚ meaning they help create more postsynaptic potential so that neurons are more likely to fire. Spatial summation and temporal
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Animal Physiology Friday January 13‚ 2012 What are Animals? Invertebrates No spinal column Vertebrates Spinal column Major Animal Phyla Porifera Cnidaria Platyhel-minths Mollusca Annileda Nematoda Arthro-poda Echino-dermata Chordata What is Animal Physiology? What is Physiology? “The study of how animals work” (function) Knut Schmidt-Nielsen (1915–2007) – came up with the whole scheme of animal physiology from cell to whole organism temperature
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Lab 3 – Skeletal Muscle Physiology Introduction Skeletal muscles are composed of hundreds to thousands of individual cells‚ each doing their share of work in the production of force. As their name suggests‚ skeletal muscles move the skeleton. Skeletal muscles are remarkable machines; while allowing us the manual dexterity to create magnificent works of art‚ they are also capable of generating the brute force needed to lift a 100-lb. sack of concrete. When a skeletal muscle from an experimental
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still lost in our culture‚ and he explains it has always been there. He says the Virgin is a force that shaped our Western Civilization‚ but we had to find her. Word count: 199 Grade: 17/20. Overall‚ pretty solid here‚ Ben – the first half of the summation works very well‚ as you’ve got a clear opening sentence and a pretty clear link to what Adams sees the connection between the two symbols. But‚ one thing to think about adding here would be less about how Americans see the Virgin‚ and how of how
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lab reports by providing this information in an editable file which can be sent to an instructor. Exercise 1: Muscle Twitch Study the data for the three muscles in Tables 1A‚ 1B‚ and 1C. 1. Make a scatter plot graph in Microsoft Excel® using Data Tables 1A‚ 1B‚ and 1C that show the twitch tension timelines of the eye‚ rectus femoris‚ and plantaris muscle fibers. For each muscle‚ connect the dots together in sequence. Refer to the section in the Introduction of this lab manual titled: “Computer
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Anatomy & Physiology December 16‚ 2012 Anatomy and Physiology 1 Final Exam Define/Describe the following terms as completely and detailed as you can: 1. Inflammation- Inflammation is the bulging of skin‚ organs‚ or other body parts due to fluid buildup caused an injury. The fluid rushes to the injured area and that is what makes the puffiness. 2. High Fructose Corn Syrup- (HFCS) Composed of corn and lab chemicals. HFCS is found in processed foods such as salad dressing and soda. Your body
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Summation of Advocacy and Inquiry Advocacy is defined as how we take a position (state an opinion or make recommendations) or move up the ladder; inquiry allows us to question (revealing how others reached their conclusions or understanding impacts of actions of others) by asking how others see things different or move down on the ladder. (Balancing Advocacy and Inquiry‚ 2011). The advantage of applying both advocacy and inquiry in team settings is that your group will be able to focus on content
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The two main processes involved in muscle contraction are cross-bridge cycling and the length-tension relationship‚ which normally function to maximize contraction in the muscle. Beginning with the activation of a motor unit‚ the ions flow from the motor unit towards the muscle fibers that it innervates by the motor neuron in the same way as a normal muscle would. However since the tissue is damaged‚ the force that is generated by these muscle fibers will not be as great‚ leaving the fibers less
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Compassion Fatigue Grand Canyon University: HLT 310 September 1‚ 2013 Combatting Compassion Fatigue The idea of caring for others is the motivating reason that draws most people into nursing. The concept of being a supportive part of a person’s health care needs is exactly the cause of compassion fatigue. Compassion fatigue can hit the best of nurses. Nurses who are highly driven and detail oriented are at a higher risk for developing compassion fatigue. Compassion fatigue was a term first
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HW: “Fatigue” Summary In Jane Brody’s essay “Fatigue” in Text and Context‚ she reveals that more and more people today commonly complain to doctors‚ friends‚ and relatives about their fatigue. But Brody points out that fatigue is diverse and only “rarely” relates to excessive physical exertion. With that said‚ what other ailments can lead to ones fatigue other than activity? Brody continues her essay with the answer‚ “there are three main categories of fatigue”‚ these are physical fatigue‚ pathological
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