Assignment # 1: Dynamic Systems Theory In the late 20th century‚ developmental Psychologist Esther Thelen emerged with a new theory of human motor development which was fundamentally different from the Neuromaturational theory which was universally accepted at that time as a logical and intuitive model to accurately explain motor development in infants (Schrock‚ 2003). Thelen was not satisfied with this Neuromaturational approach as it left many essential questions unanswered and as
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Gunnar Reich Ms. Guissi Honors English 2 7 September 2014 Wild Winsome The clock has just struck seven o’clock in the morning and the sun is in full bloom. It is dazzling‚ illuminating the tent and making it difficult to see due to it’s substantial brightness. Across the lake lies a mantis green meadow with a prodigious‚ dark brown mountain standing tall at it’s rear. Snow from the long‚ frigid winter still rests on it’s face. It looks quite appetizing‚ as it resembles whipped cream scattered
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An overview of the nervous and endocrine systems‚ their functions and how together they regulate homeostasis The endocrine system is the internal system of the body that deals with chemical communication by means of hormones‚ the ductless glands that secrete the hormones‚ and those target cells that respond to hormones. The endocrine system functions in maintaining the basic functions of the body ranging from metabolism to growth. The endocrine system functions in long term behavior and works
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Physical Education Chapter 1: The musculoskeletal system 1.3 The muscular system: functions‚ types and major muscle groups Functions Body movement (voluntary control) Adequate posture Essential bodily functions (involuntary control) Types Smooth- digestive system‚ walks of vital organs and involuntary Cardiac- muscle of the heart‚ involuntary Skeletal (striated)- voluntary movements‚ development and maintenance of good posture Involuntary – no conscious control
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EXPERT SYSTEMS What is an expert system? The most recent addition to the circle of information systems is the expert system. Expert systems are associated with an area of research known as artificial intelligence. We introduced expert systems and artificial intelligence in the World of computers.” Artificial intelligence is the ability of a computer to reason‚ to learn‚ to strive for self-improvement‚ and to simulate human sensory capabilities. Like the DSS‚ expert systems are computer-based
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Lecture Notes by Donna Francis to accompany Life: The Science of Biology‚ Tenth Edition Sadava • Hillis • Heller • Berenbaum Chapter 46: Sensory Systems 46.2 How Do Sensory Systems Detect Chemical Stimuli? Chemoreceptors: receptor proteins that bind to specific molecules‚ their ligands; responsible for taste and smell. Also monitor internal environment‚ such as CO2 levels in blood. Olfaction is the sense of smell. Olfactory sensors are embedded in epithelial tissue at top of nasal cavity (in
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RESPIRATORY SYSTEM Respiration (processes) 1. Ventilation and breathing‚ which is the movement of air into and out of the lungs 2. Exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the air in the lungs and the blood 3. Transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the blood and tissues 4. Exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the blood and tissues. Function 1. Regulation of blood pH 2. Voice production 3. Olfaction 4. Innate immunity ANATOMY OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM A. Upper respiratory
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Nervous System The two types of the nervous system are the Central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. They are responsible for integrating‚ processing‚ and coordinating Sensory data and motor commands the central nervous system‚ which interprets sensory input and carry information to maintain homeostasis. CNS can’t be regenerate because a CNS consists of the spinal cord that mean if it’s break the spinal cord is break also. The peripheral nervous system consists of the nerves
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The cardiovascular system‚ also known as the circulatory system‚ is composed of the heart‚ blood vessels‚ and blood. The term cardiovascular refers to the heart (cardio-) and blood vessels (vascular). The term circulatory refers to the circulation of the blood. The heart is a muscular pump and its regular contractions send blood into tough‚ elastic tubes called arteries‚ which branch into smaller vessels and convey oxygen-rich blood through the body. The arteries eventually divide into tiny capillaries
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The Nervous System is the system of cells‚ tissues‚ and organs that regulates the body’s responses to internal and external stimuli. In vertebrates it consists of the brain‚ spinal cord‚ nerves‚ ganglia‚ and parts of the receptor and effector organs. Your nervous system is composed of the central nervous system‚ the cranial nerves‚ and the peripheral nerves. The brain and spinal cord together form the central nervous system. The cranial nerves connect the brain to the head. The four groups of nerves
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