Cocaine is a crystalline tropane alkaloid that is obtained from the leaves of the coca plant. It is both a stimulant of the central nervous system and an appetite suppressant‚ giving rise to what has been described as a euphoric sense of happiness and increased energy. It is most often used recreationally for this effect. Cocaine is a potent central nervous system stimulant. Methamphetamime‚ popularly shortened to meth or ice‚ is a psychostimulant and sympathomimetic drug. Methamphetamine enters
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central nervous system‚ heart‚ muscles‚ and blood pressure control centres [2]. Each pill contains 50mg of Caffeine according to the label created by the manufacturer. The following structure represents that of caffeine. Though effective‚ research has shown that the intake of more than 300mg of Caffeine on a daily basis is harmful to the body. Symptoms such as caffeinism‚ insomnia‚ irritability‚ palpitations‚ Nervous symptoms
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the writer of “Multiple Sclerosis -Etiology‚ Diagnosis‚ and New Treatment Strategies” multiple sclerosis (MS) afflicts approximately 250‚000 to 350‚000 individuals in the United States and is the most common autoimmune disease involving the nervous system. B. Credibility: Approximately 6 years ago my mother was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis‚ which has progressively gotten worse almost resulting in complete disability. C. Thesis Statement: With autoimmune diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis
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QUILONA‚ KLARISSE JANE A. BSP-1B Animal Tissues 1. Epithelial Epithelial tissue is made of closely-packed cells arranged in flat sheets. Epithelia form the surface of the skin‚ line the various cavities and tubes of the body‚ and cover the internal organs. Subsets of Epithelia Epithelia that form the interface between the internal and external environments. Skin as well as the lining of the mouth and nasal cavity. These are derived from ectoderm. Inner lining of the GI tract‚ lungs‚ urinary
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Chapter One↬ Humanism: Potential‚ Carl Rogers‚ Abraham Maslow Psychodynamic: Sigmund Freud‚ Unconscious‚ Repressed Memories Behaviorism: B.F. Skinner‚ Ivan Pavlov‚ John Watson‚ Environment‚ Reinforcement Cognitive: Thoughts‚ Internal Sentences Biopsychology: Hormones‚ Neurotransmitters Socio-Cultural: Religion‚ Race‚ Environment Wilhelm Wundt: First Psychology Lab‚ Structuralism‚ Introspection Eclecticism: Combination Approach‚ Multiple Perspective Gestalt: Whole Person‚ Max Wertheimer
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The effect of drugs‚ toxins‚ and other molecules on synapse and synapse transmission. The synapse is the small gap separating two neurons‚ the presynaptic neuron (neuron that carries the impulse to the synapse‚) and postsynaptic neuron (neuron that carries the impulse away from the synapse.) It separates the axon terminals of the presynaptic neuron from the postsynaptic neuron. The synapse is made of three major parts: a presynaptic neuron‚ a postsynaptic neuron‚ and a synaptic cleft. The presynaptic
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CHAPTER 1 What is Psychology? Psychology is the science of behavior and mental processes Thinking critically with Psychology Hindsight bias- Common Sense describes what has happened after the fact more easily than it predicts what will happen before the fact Common sense is a poor guide The Scientific Method Theory- an explanation using an integrated set of principles that organizes observations Hypothesis- a testable prediction implied by a theory Simple Observation- simply observing
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Associate Level Material Appendix F Review the following two case studies. Each patient is being referred to a specialist for further evaluation of a nervous system disorder. Outline characteristics of the disease each patient is suffering from by answering the questions associated with each case study. Answer in your own words. Case Study 1 Name | Myelin S. Heath | Patient # | 12312312 | DOB: | 03/05/1986 | Physician | Dr. Delgadillo | Date: | 02/16/20XX | Interoffice Referral Form
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recreationally for over 150 years now which first began in the 1860’s. This is when cocaine was found in cigarettes‚ ointments‚ nasal sprays‚ and preparations sold as tonics. Coca-Cola was introduced in 1886 as "a valuable brain-tonic and cure for all nervous afflictions". Coca-cola was a temperance drink "offering the virtues of coca without the vices of alcohol". The drink was invigorating and popular. Until 1903‚ a normal serving contained around 60mg of cocaine. Sold today‚ it still contains an extract
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4. Identify the major divisions of the nervous system and describe their functions‚ noting the three types of neurons that transmit information through the system. 5. Contrast the simplicity of the neural pathways involved in reflexes with the complexity of neural networks. 6. Identify and describe several techniques for studying the brain. 7. Describe the functions of the brainstem‚ thalamus‚ cerebellum‚ and limbic system. 8. Identify the four lobes of the cerebral
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