endocrine and nervous system is at the hypothalamus. The Neuron: The Building Block of the Nervous System The nervous system is made up of nerve cells called neurons. Neuron: a nerve cell that receives processes and transmits information to other cells. The speeds in which they do so are within fractions of seconds. There are three different types of neurons‚ varying in size and shapes but have similar structure. Sensory Neurons (Afferent) - they carry information from the sense organs towards
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Synaptic Cleft Structure and Function Elizabeth Moreno Biochemistry at TMI Abstract A synaptic cleft is the space between neurons at a nerve synapse across which a nerve impulse is transmitted by a neurotransmitter—called also synaptic gap (Merriam-Webster) . This paper will utilize this simple definition in order to understand the synaptic cleft. Furthermore‚ we will explore the complex functions and the structure of the synaptic cleft. This will then allow for an in depth analysis
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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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impresses even me. However‚ bravado is nothing if your little earthling neurons can’t produce some obvious intelligence to go along with it. I’ve yet to meet an earthling who possesses both.” You shrug nonchalantly. “There’s always a first time.” The chief laughs. “Oh‚ you’ve got an attitude as well!” His yellow eyes gleam as he leans closer. “Would you care to prove the extent of your intelligence?” You warily eye his neuron incapacitator gun. “Sure‚ if it’s a fair test. And if I pass‚ you have to
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nervous system to the rest of the body‚ and from the environment to our brains (Burton‚ Westen & Kowalski‚ 2009). Humans have in the range of 100 billion neurons (nerve cells) in their own nervous system‚ in comparison to organisms such as simple worms which may have as little as a few hundred cells (Franks‚ 2012). It is this complex network of neurons which‚ working in harmony with the many other structures and organs that make up our bodies‚ can transform otherwise meaningless vibrations into the haunting
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Peripheral nervous system (PNS) • All the nervous system except the brain and spinal cord; composed of nerves and ganglia • Nerve—a bundle of nerve fibers (axons) wrapped in fibrous connective tissue • Ganglion—a knot-like swelling in a nerve where neuron cell bodies are concentrated 12-4 Overview of the Nervous System • Peripheral nervous system contains sensory and motor divisions each with somatic and visceral subdivisions – Sensory (afferent) division: carries signals from receptors to CNS •
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Myelin Sheath In a neuron‚ the myelin sheath consists of fat-containing cells that insulate the axon from electrical activity. This can be compared such as the insulation of a house. The main purpose of the insulation is to increase the rate of transmission of signals in the neuron. There is a small gap between each myelin sheath cell along the axon. Since fat inhibits the proper agitation of electricity‚ the signals jump from one gap to another. The destruction or loss of the myelin sheath in
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Neurons are the smallest building block in the brain. The average human body usually contain a hundred billion neurons and there a four types. First have sensory neurons that send messages to the central nervous system. Second the motor neurons work by sending messages from your brain to your central nervous system. Then there are your association neurons whose purpose is to carry message from one neuron to another. The human brain uses these neurons communicate the brain with
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noradrenergic system shows neuroprotection on nigrostriatal dopaminergic neurons‚ and endogenous NE
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the results compare with your prediction? Your answer: MY PREDICTION WAS WRONG. THE TRESHOLD FOR THE SECOND POTENTIAL CHANGED. 4. Why is it harder to generate a second action potential during the relative refractory period? Your answer: SINCE THE NEURON IS HYPERPOLARIZED‚ LITTLE BIT MORE NEGATIVE THAN USUAL. ONLY STRONG SIGNALS CAN TRIGGER A SECOND ACTION POTENTIAL DURING THE RELATIVE REFRACTORY
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