WEEK 1 GEN Adverse reactions for drugs occur because: No drug has only one receptor it binds to. A drug that occupies and "turns on" a receptor is an: agonist Before marketing a new drug‚ the drug company asks the FDA to approve its choice of: trade name The time between when a drug response is observable and when there is no longer an observable drug effect is called the duration of action This term refers to how much of a drug must be given to see a desired response potency
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PSYCHOLOGY • Comes from the root words : “psyche”‚ or mind‚ and “logos”‚ or study (Boring‚ 1950) • The scientific study of behavior and mental processes (Atkinson‚ 2000) • Is an objective and systematic study of how people behave and think • Its’ goals are to describe‚ explain‚ predict‚ and control behavior and mental processes. Psychologists are interested to find answers to questions like the following: ▪ What part of the brain is responsible for language? ▪ What
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Lesson 1.1 - Study Materials Slide 1 Lesson 1.1 : Scientific Method 1. Steps of the Scientific Method The scientific method (performing a study in organized steps) consists of: For example‚ applying the scientific method ultimately led to the enunciation of the Law of Conservation of Mass and Matter. Slide 2 1. Steps of the Scientific Method Step 1: Performing Experiments An experiment is a set of steps (procedures) that are performed under controlled conditions to propose or test
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\ PSYC 112 – HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT Definition of terms This is the study of how people change physically‚ cognitively‚ socially and emotionally over the entire lifespan. Its major interest is on how and why the human organism grows and changes from its initial form in utero to an adult being. The term growth and development both refer to dynamic process. Often used interchangeably‚ these terms have different meanings. Growth and development are interdependent‚ interrelated processes. Growth
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Chapter 12‚ Exam 3 Name: ___________________________________ Date: ______________ 1. The definition of _____ is a negative emotional state occurring in response to events that are perceived as taxing or exceeding a person’s resources or ability to cope. A) a hassle B) stress C) a stressor D) appraisal 2. Which of the following is the BEST definition of stress? A) the demands that are made on you by other people B) deadlines‚ daily hassles‚ or inconveniences C) a negative emotional state caused
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OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY LABORATORY SAFETY MANUAL Prepared by: OSU Environmental Health & Safety 120 Physical Plant Stillwater‚ OK 74078-0113 405-744-7241 December‚ 1999 This document describes the Chemical Hygiene Plan for (department or laboratory name‚ building‚ room number(s) ) at Oklahoma State University‚ as required by Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations Part 1910‚ Subpart Z‚ Section .1450 (29 CFR 1910.1450)‚ "Occupational Exposures
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A E= mc 2 This eBook is downloaded from www.PlentyofeBooks.net ∑ 1 PlentyofeBooks.net is a blog with an aim of helping people‚ especially students‚ who cannot afford to buy some costly books from the market. For more Free eBooks and educational material visit www.PlentyofeBooks.net Uploaded By $am$exy98 theBooks I thank all my teachers: Kristin Krohn‚ Kerstin Vandervoort‚ my parents and grandparents‚ my brother‚ my friends‚ and my students.—R.M. To Sara‚ Kate‚ and EIi.—A.W. About the Authors
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Biological Basis of Behavior Neurons Neuroanatomy: Study of the parts/function of a neuron. Neuron: Nerve cells. Their parts are dendrites‚ soma‚ axon‚ Myelin sheath‚ and Terminal buttons. Dendrites: Rootlike structures that form synaptic connections with other neurons Soma: The body of the neuron‚ contains the nucleus and other cell organelles Axon: Wirelike structure that connects the soma to the Terminal buttons Myelin sheath: Fatty covering of the axon that speeds up neural
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Handbook of Pathophysiology (January 15‚ 2001): by Springhouse Corporation‚ With 13 Contributors‚ Springhouse By OkDoKeY Handbook of Pathophysiology Contents Staff Contributors Foreword 1 FUNDAMENTALS OF PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 2 CANCER 3 INFECTION 4 GENETICS 5 FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES 6 CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM 7 RESPIRATORY SYSTEM 8 NERVOUS SYSTEM 9 GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM Pathophysiology in color Understanding Asthma Understanding Cancer Understanding Osteoporosis Understanding Ulcers 10 MUSCULOSKELETAL
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Principles of Human Growth and Development There is a sequence to human growth and development. Just as you need to crawl and then walk before you run‚ all growth follows a pattern. Human development looks at five areas. They are physical growth‚ motor skills‚ language‚ cognition‚ and social and emotional skills. Each area represents a stage of rapid change in physical and cognitive growth‚ with important milestones to pass before moving ahead. The patterns of growth and development are usually
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