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    parasympathetic division. The main process of the sympathetic division is to stimulate the fight-or-flight response in the body‚ which means it is in charge of stimulates actions. In the sympathetic system‚ epinephrine and norepinephrine are the main neurotransmitter. In the sympathetic system‚ there are two neurons involved in transmission and they are the pre-ganglion and post-ganglion. The preganglionic fibers are short and they originate in the brain stem and sacral segments of the spinal cord. The preganglionic

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    This paper will discuss the severe and irreversible side effects of antipsychotics along with the neurotransmitters involved. The paper will then go into detail of the challenges counselors face when working with individuals with psychosis. In the end‚ the paper will discuss a case study of John‚ who is schizophrenic and needs antipsychotics to function in

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    Alprazolam (or Xanax) is a common drug prescribed to treat anxiety disorders. Anxiety is the human body’s reaction to stressful‚ threatening‚ or uncommon situations. Some individuals report feeling fear‚ agitation‚ uneasiness‚ and distress (Lee). Approximately 18% of the United States population suffers from this disorder (NIMH). The physiological processes behind anxiety must be noted to understand how Xanax treats this disorder. Anxiety will constantly cause the human body to enter a sympathetic

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    Henderson State University Worth Publishers‚ © 2008 Chapter 2 1 Neuroscience and Behavior 2 Neuroscience and Behavior Neural Communication The Endocrine System Neurons The Brain How Neurons Communicate Older Brain Structures How Neurotransmitters Influence Us The Cerebral Cortex The Nervous System Our Divided Brain The Peripheral Nervous System Studying Hemispheric  Differences in the Intact Brain The Central Nervous System 3 4 History of Mind Neural Communication

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    carries information away from the cell by nerve impulses; also called a nerve fiber Nerve impulse – bioelectric signals Nerves – bundles of axons Synapse – the small space between a neuron and the cell with which it communicates Neurotransmitters – biological messenger molecules that carry information Central nervous

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    CELL ULTRASTRUCTURE CELL ULTRASTRUCTURE Cells are the smallest functional units of the body‚ (Waugh‚ A. and Grant‚ A.2010). Most cells are microscopic. The largest cell in the body is the female ovum. The erythrocyte is the smallest cell. The longest cell is the neuron. Cells group together to form tissues‚ each of which has specialised function. Different tissues group together to form organs. Organs are group together to form organ systems‚ each of which performs a particular function that

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    Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com.ezproxy.apollolibrary.com/docview/578430378?accountid=458 Carlson‚ N. R. (2011). Foundation of Behavioral Neuroscience (8th ed.). Boston‚ MA: Pearson Education‚ Inc.. Chastain‚ G. (2006‚ Oct.). Alcohol‚ Neurotransmitter Systems‚ and Behavior. The Journal of General Psychology‚ 133(4). Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com.ezproxy.apollolibrary.com/docview/213651134?accountid=458 Kowalski‚ R.‚ & Westen‚ D. (2011). Psychology (6th ed.). Na‚ NC: na. Narahashi

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    The Tired Swimmer Case Study Go to this Website: http://www.sciencecases.org/tired_swimmer/tired_swimmer.asp Answer the Following Questions for Parts IIV. Part I: 1. What vital signs or symptoms does Annie exhibit? Fatigue‚ blurred vision‚ eye strain‚ shortness of breath‚ loss of control over muscles 2. Can you see any common features in Annie’s signs and symptoms? All relate to nervous system 3. Why is Annie having problems breathing? She was walking up flights of stairs 4. What

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    MOTIVATION (PSY 338) CHAPTER 2 Components of Motivation At the end of this chapter‚ students should be able to: 1) Explain the biology components of motivation 2) Explain the learning components of motivation 3) Explain the cognitive components of motivation 4) Distinguish between the biological‚ learning‚ and cognitive components of motivation. BIOLOGICAL COMPONENT A) Origins of Human Brain Design • Based on the assumption that the human community today is the result of

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    Signals Traveling in Neurons Two opposing ideas about the nervous system * Reticular theory ( the nervous system consisted of a large network of fused nerve cells) * Neuron theory ( the nervous system consisted of distinct elements or cells * Discovery of staining led to the acceptance of neuron theory. Staining is a chemical technique that caused nerve cells to become colored so they stood out from surrounding tissue * A way of electricity is transmitted in groups of neurons‚ such

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