Chapter 2 Brain and Behavior The cerebral cortex outer layer of the cerebrum has the two largest hemispheres that covers the upper part of the brain which are divided into smaller portion called lobes. Corticalization is an increase in size of the wrinkling of the cortex and without this we would not be any smarter than any other animal. Cerebral hemispheres are divided into right and left halves of the cortex connected by thick band axon fibers called corpus. Hemispheric specialization‚ testing
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The respiratory system is composed of the nasal cavity‚ nostril‚ oral cavity‚ pharynx‚ larynx‚ trachea‚ carina of trachea‚ right main bronchus‚ right lung‚ left main bronchus‚ left lung‚ and diaphragm. These major organs collectively work together to give the body oxygen and eliminate carbon dioxide as we breathe. In order for the respiratory system to be fully capable of function‚ four procedures (pulmonary ventilation‚ external respiration‚ transport of respiratory gases‚ internal respiration)
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interior pituitary Cortisol: accelerate glucose synthesis and glycogen formation‚ decreases inflammation by suppressing parts of immune system‚ decreases stress‚ adrenal gland cortex Parathyroid hormone (PTH): raises calcium levels in blood‚ parathyroid gland Calcitonin (CT): decreases calcium levels in blood‚ thyroid gland Insulin: decrease glucose levels in the blood‚ pancreas Glucagon: increase blood sugar levels‚ pancreas Thyroxine (T4): increase energy utilization‚ oxygen consumption‚
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waste and is eliminated from the body. Endocrine System The endocrine system is made up of a group of glands that produce the body’s long-distance messengers‚ or hormones. Hormones are chemicals that control body functions‚ such as metabolism‚ growth‚ and sexual development. The glands‚ which include the pituitary gland‚ thyroid gland‚ parathyroid glands‚ adrenal glands‚ thymus gland‚ pineal body‚ pancreas‚ ovaries‚ and testes‚
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Laboratory Assignment # 1 Chapter #1 The Human Body‚ An orientation Name: Date: 1/18/13 Part A Match the terms in Column A with the correct definition in Column B. Place the answer you select in the space provided. Column A Column B a. Parietal Pleura __B 1. Membrane on the surface of the heart b. Pericardial Membranes ___I 2. Membrane on the surface of the stomach c. Peritoneal Membrane ___H 3. Structure that separates thoracic and
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PHILOSOPHY PH100 Position paper I.D. 20123000 Why is the mind/body problem within Philosophy of Mind and Consciousness studies indeed a problem? Well the mind body problem is a metaphysical issue about the relationship between what is mental and what is physical. ("mind-body problem‚" 2009). I believe that this issue is and will continue to be a problem until there is enough evidence to fully prove one theory or disprove all but one
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peripheral system‚ these organs are responsible for the control of the body and communication among its parts. Endocrine system: The endocrine system is made up of glands that produce also conceal hormones. The structures of the endocrine system are‚ hypothalamus‚ pituitary gland‚ thyroid gland‚ adrenal glands‚ pineal glands also parathyroid glands‚ on the other hand the functions are‚ these hormones regulate the body’s growth‚ metabolism‚ sexual development also
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Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone in humans that is mainly synthesised in the pineal gland‚ but can also be formed in other parts of the body‚ such as the eyes‚ the GIT‚ bone marrow‚ lymphocytes‚ and skin (Cutando et al.‚ 2012). It is not a ‘traditional’ hormone in the sense that it does not have specific organs that it is synthesised in or that it targets (Cutando et al. 2012). One of the roles of melatonin is its involvement in various regulatory activities‚ such as the light/dark cycle
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Q: Which of the ff are branches of the aortic arch? A: Brachiocephalic‚ left common carotid‚ left subclavian Q: Which of the ff are branches of the subclavian arteries? A: thyrocervical‚ internal thoracic‚ and vertebral artery Q: Where is the carotid sinus located? A: Base of the internal carotid Q: Which of the ff are branches of the internal carotid? A: middle cerebral‚ anterior cerebral‚ ophthalmic artery Q: The gastroduodemal artery is a branch from which artery? A: Common hepatic artery
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Bharat‚ India And Nature By Sandeep Singh‚ February 2013 [sandeepconsultant@gmail.com] * 1 Chapter : In recent times the nation has witnessed a debate on ‘Bharat’ and ‘India’. The word “Bharat” has been essentially used by marketers to define rural India and unfortunately‚ this is the only language understood by most in media. However‚ for the rest‚ ‘Bharat’ and ‘India’ represent a cultural difference. The difference of ‘East and West’ has become difference of ‘Bharat and India’ or to a great
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