In this paper‚ I will be discussing the normal physiology of the basal ganglia‚ or basal nuclei‚ how the different structures within are involved with motor functions‚ and how dysfunctions within the basal ganglia lead to movement disorders. The basal ganglia are a group of interconnected subcortical structures composed primarily of the striatum‚ pallidum‚ substantia nigra‚ and the subthalamic nucleus. These structures span across the diencephalon‚ telencephalon‚ and the midbrain‚ and lie under
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Synaptic Cleft Structure and Function Elizabeth Moreno Biochemistry at TMI Abstract A synaptic cleft is the space between neurons at a nerve synapse across which a nerve impulse is transmitted by a neurotransmitter—called also synaptic gap (Merriam-Webster) . This paper will utilize this simple definition in order to understand the synaptic cleft. Furthermore‚ we will explore the complex functions and the structure of the synaptic cleft. This will then allow for an in depth analysis
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Abstract: The purpose of this experiment was to examine how the compound action potentials propagate down the sciatic nerve of a frog based on varying stimuli. Before the nerve could be tested it needed to be extracted from the thigh of the frog and then submerged in saline. Several varying stimuli were used and recorded by a software package. The second experiment requires a constant stimulus with varying reference pin locations. From this the velocity of the action potential propagated can be
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Reflexes Laboratory Activity (12 points) 1. Amy has numbness of her pinky‚ ring finger‚ and medial surface of her right arm. After neurological testing‚ it is determined that she has a compressed spinal nerve on the right side. a. Which spinal nerve (what level) is affected? The level is C5-T1 cervical nerves. The specific spinal nerve would belong to the brachial plexus‚ the ulnar nerve. b. How did you determine/decide it was this level? The ulnar nerve branches off of the medial cord‚ which is
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Bottom-up processing is the analysis that begins with the sense receptors and works up to the brain’s integration of sensory information. It describes the work of sensory receptors that change stimuli into neural messages that most usually reaches the brain. Sensation is the process by which our sensory receptors and nervous system receives stimulus energies from our environment. Bottom-up processing is akin to sensation. An example of bottom up processing occurs in vision. Bottom-up processing
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Department of Physiology PHY2021 Body Systems Physiology Activity of Gastrointestinal Smooth Muscle Worksheet Due by: Noon (12 pm) Friday April 12 Pre-prac Reading: Vander‚ 12th Edition: Section 6D.4 (pp 175-180)‚ Section 15.2 (pp 521-522)‚ Section 15.4 (pp 528-529‚ 536-538 & 542-543). INTRODUCTION Give a brief description in your own words of the objectives and aims of this practical. The aim of this practical was to discover the effects that numerous hormones
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Polarization of the neuron’s membrane: cell membrane is surrounded by neurons as other cell has a membrane. If a nerve cell is not stimulated‚ the membrane is known to be polarized. For a neuron to be polarized‚ it is by maintaining excess of sodium ions on the outside of the cell and excess potassium ions on the inner part of the cell. A volume of sodium ions and potassium ions usually leaks through its channel but the sodium ions and potassium ions pumps on the membrane that restores the (k+) back
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Review Sheet Exercise 3 Neurophysiology of Nerve Impulses Eliciting (Generating) a Nerve Impulse 1. Why don’t the terms depolarization and action potential mean the same thing? They require different things. Action potential requires depolarization and repolarization. Depolarization doesn’t require anything. 2. What was the threshold voltage in Activity 1? 3.0V 3. What was the effect of increasing the voltage? How does this change correlate to changes in the nerve? The action potential
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Article Review: “How to Grow a Super-Athlete” In response to a request from Dr. Edwards‚ I have reviewed over this article twice to verify if it would be useful in an analytical report written by a Santa Fe College student‚ explaining the concept of deliberate practice. Summary * Neurologists theorize that myelin is being seen as an epiphany and a common link between the Spartak Kids and all other blooms on the talent map. * A sausage-shaped layer of dense fat that wraps around the nerve
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REVIEW SHEET EXERCISE 3 Neurophysiology of Nerve Impulses NAME: LAB TIME/DATE: Eliciting (Generating) a Nerve Impulse 1. Why don’t the terms depolarization and action potential mean the same thing? Action potential is a quick depolarization followed by a repolarization. Depolarization is a one way trip. It also takes a substantial depolarization to cause an action potential. 2. What was the threshold voltage in Activity 1? 3.0 V 3. What was the effect of increasing the voltage?
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