Chapter 2 Outline The Biological Perspective Neuron A specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell Dendrites Dendrites are treelike extensions at the beginning of a neuron that help increase the surface area of the cell body and are covered with synapses Soma The soma is the cell body of a neuron. Axon The Axon of a neuron is a singular fiber that carries information away from the soma to the synaptic sites of other neurons (dendrites and somas)‚ muscles‚ Glial
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History of neuroscience From Wikipedia‚ the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation‚ search | It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with History of neurology. (Discuss) Proposed since December 2011. | See also: Neuroscience#History Early views on the function of the brain regarded it to be a form of "cranial stuffing" of sorts. In ancient Egypt‚ from the late Middle Kingdom onwards‚ in preparation for mummification‚ the brain was regularly removed‚ for it was the heart
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These glands secrete many different hormones that regulate bodily functions‚ such as growth and metabolism. The endocrine system plays a significant role in homeostasis by releasing the appropriate hormones when needed to help sustain the essential internal balance
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Darcie Dragon Chapters 3&4 Based on the readings from this week‚ answer the following questions. Remember to follow the format outlined at the beginning of the semester for assignments. Chapter 3 Questions: 1. Athletic trainers and other professionals who work with athletes must know the basic structure and function of tissues so they can understand basic body mechanics. If someone asks an athletic trainer what type of tissue forms the tendons and ligaments of the body‚ what would be the answer
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Cartesian dualism is a system of beliefs used to explain the nature of our existence and reality. However‚ there are many problems with dualism‚ the most significant being the mind/body interaction issue which was raised by Elizabeth in her correspondence to Descartes. My essay will firstly expound the key principles of Cartesian dualism. Then‚ I will analyse the problems that Elizabeth raises for dualism and critically evaluate its counter arguments. Ultimately‚ I have concluded that Elizabeth presents
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How successful are Descartes’ arguments for the real distinction of mind from body? Upon which problem would you put the most weight? Descartes says the mind is distinct from the body‚ or anything physical for that matter. He says‚ a thinking substance is nonphysical or spiritual in nature (mind)‚ and an extended substance is physical‚ but not capable of consciousness or thought (body). However‚ this very claim is also his biggest problem as his mind body interaction has many critics and to
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Non-steroid hormones Hormones that are lipid soluble and readily pass through cell and nuclear membranes of their target cells to make new proteins which alter the normal activity of the cell are Steroid hormones Endocrine glands secrete Hormones directly into the blood
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Know the major structures & functions of the 11 body systems Integumentary system- protects underlying tissue‚ regulates body temperature‚ house a variety of sensory receptors‚ and synthesizes certain products Skin‚ hair‚ nails‚ sweat glands‚ sebaceous glands Skeletal system- Support and move body parts. Parts provide frameworks and protective shields for softer tissues‚ attaches muscles‚ and act with muscles when body parts move. Bones‚ ligaments‚ cartilages Muscular system- Contract and
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Termed our “biological clock”‚ and it can be altered by artificial light Melatonin: makes us sleep The older we get‚ the less melatonin we get‚ which makes us sleep less as we are older Released by pineal gland Light triggers the suprachiasmatic nucleus to decrease (morning) melatonin from pineal gland and increase (evening) it at nightfall Sleep theories: Protects us Helps us recover Helps us remember May play a role in growth process Sleep deprivation: Fatigue and subsequent death Impaired
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Spinoza’s philosophy as espoused in the Ethics was a response to Descartes’ dualism. Through works such as the Ethics‚ Spinoza seeks to address the main flaws in Descartes’ philosophy. These flaws included but were by no means limited to‚ proof for the existence of God and the interaction between mind and body. This essay will highlight the advantages of Spinoza’s monism over Descartes’ dualism by looking at Spinoza’s response to these issues. First‚ in order to consider the advantages of
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