Why psychology? know yourself figure other ppl out manipulate others Psychology – scientific study of behavior and mental processes Science that studies behavior and the physiological and cognitive processes that underlie it‚ and the profession that applies the accumulated knowledge of this science to practical problems Key ideas -science -behavior and internal processes -application -level of analysis Great debates in psychology * free will determinism To what extent do we
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Anatomy and Physiology Unit Notes Unit 1: Organization of the Human Body Key Terms: Ana - prefix that means up or back again. Physio - a prefix that means natural or physical. Ology - a suffix that means the study of something. Homeo - a prefix that means like or similar. Thoraci -a prefix that means chest. Stasis - a suffix that means the slowing of a bodily fluid. Abdomino - a prefix that means abdomen. Anatomy-the study of structure. Physiology - the study of how a structure functions
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The epileptic seizures constantly reflect the abnormal hyper synchronous electrical activities of the neurons instigated by the imbalances between the brain’s excitation and inhibition. The neurons interconnect in a complicated network where every neuron is connected through the synapses with numerous others. As a result‚ small electrical currents are discharged by the neurons in a bid to discharge neurotransmitters of the synaptic degree to allow communication with one another. Numerous
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do things essential to living‚ such as breathing or swallowing. What causes the initial forgetfullness‚ though‚ is what Dr. Tanzi was able to figure out. In our brains‚ we have many dendrites. When these tendrils come into contact with the neurons‚ we remember things. Along with the APP Protein‚ which when used‚ are clipped. In a normal brain‚ they are clipped right along the surface and all is well. But‚ there are other times where they are clipped a little above and a little below the surface
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is produced mainly in the brain‚ and is released at certain times to help with the body’s emotional and physical functions. Dopamine works in different areas for different situations. There is a part of the brain called substantia nigra that has neurons that make dopamine. The other place‚ one less defined‚ is the ventral tegmental area (VTA). This part is more focused on pleasure. If the dopamine level is not balanced‚ disorders will most likely occur. If dopamine is not balanced‚ than more or
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Nikki Hayes Bonus assignment April 17‚ 2012 Acetylcholine Acetylcholine better known as ACh is a neurotransmitter that is produced by cholinergic neurons. Nerves that rely on Ach are classified as cholinergic nerves. Acetylcholine is found in both the peripheral nervous system and the central nervous system. Acetylcholine can also be found in the autonomic nervous system and is the only neurotransmitter used in motor division of the somatic nervous system. In the peripheral nervous system
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internal physical events and processes that correspond with our experiences and behavior is called:1. biological psychology.2. cognitive physiology.3. forensic psychology.4. clinical psychology. | | Save Answer | | 2. (Points: 4) | | Neurons are:1. highly specialized cells that produce myelin.2. highly specialized cells that receive and transmit information from one area of the body to another.3. found only in the spinal cord and bone marrow.4. found in primates and humans‚ but not in
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thus faced with a fundamental problem: how to allow plastic mechanisms to shape their output and function‚ without compromising the stability and integrity of the underlying circuits that drive behavior. Homeostatic plasticity mechanisms that allow neurons to sense how active they are and to adjust their properties to maintain stable function Given the complexity of most central neural circuits‚ maintaining stability in function is a problem that permeates nearly every aspect of circuit development
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Consists of motor neurons that innervate smooth and cardiac muscle‚ and glands; make adjustments to ensure optimal support for body activities; operate via subconscious control; also called the involuntary nervous system or general visceral motor system. 2. Preganglionic Neuron – First neuron that resides in the brain or spinal cord. 3. Preganglionic Axon – Synapses with the second motor neuron; thin‚ lightly myelinated. 4. Postganglionic Neuron – Second motor neuron. 5. Autonomic
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Exercise 3: Neurophysiology of Nerve Impulses: Activity 9: The Action Potential: Putting It All Together Lab Report Pre-lab Quiz Results You scored 100% by answering 4 out of 4 questions correctly. 1. Sensory neurons respond to an appropriate sensory stimulus with a change in membrane potential that is You correctly answered: b. graded with the stimulus intensity. 2. If the depolarization that reaches the axon is large and suprathreshold‚ the result in the axon is You correctly answered:
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