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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Research Paper – Psychoactive Drugs and Meditation Yeaswantie Beekhoo The American University of Peace Studies Clinical Psychology April 12‚ 2011 Psychoactive Drugs and Meditation INTERDUCTION This paper focuses on the different types of Psychoactive Drugs both conventional‚ and medical. In addition‚ the effect these drugs have on the brain‚ nervous system and the mind of individual that are associated with the use‚ whether it is for pleasure or medical reasons. Some of the
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Hypothalamic-Pituitary- Adrenal Axis Neurotransmitters The HPA axis is a complex set of direct influences and feedback interactions among the hypothalamus‚ the pituitary gland‚ and the adrenal glands. The interactions among these organs constitute a major part of the neuroendocrine system that controls reactions to stress and regulates many body processes‚ including digestion‚ the immune system‚ mood and emotions‚ sexuality‚ and energy storage and expenditure. Several monoamine neurotransmitters are important in
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The Audacity of Hope. As a young adult‚ his efforts to study hard paid off and later became the President of the United States. Barrack Obama has had a distinct college experience. Barack attended two different colleges before graduating with a magna cum laude in Harvard. At Occidental College‚ he studied political science for 2 years; afterward‚ transferring to Columbia University to complete his studies and get his degree on political science. 5 years later‚ Obama went back to his studies and
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The Origins of Democracy Democracy is defined as a government by the people. Many people often only think of the United States of America when they think of democracy. Others think democracy only refers to voting or politics. Democracy however is more than just an American term or idea. Democracy has changed countries‚ and history effecting countless numbers of people across the world. Democracy in earliest form can be traced all the back to Ancient Greece around 500 B.C. The Greeks
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Compact - to establish guidelines for self government. 2.1 cup of Colonial Assemblies - the british parliament’s two chamber structure 3.1 cup of Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom - where personal liberties were reflected. 4.1 cup of Magna Carta - included that every person had to be subjected to a law. 5.1 cup of The English Bill of Rights - this would protect the rights of americans 6.1 cup of The Enlightenment - John Locke’s ideas of self governing 7.½ of a cup of the Virginia
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Grading Summary These are the automatically computed results of your exam. Grades for essay questions‚ and comments from your instructor‚ are in the "Details" section below. Date Taken: 8/21/2014 Time Spent: 32 min ‚ 25 secs Points Received: 9 / 10 (90%) Question Type: # Of Questions: # Correct: Multiple Choice 10 9 Grade Details - All Questions Question 1. Points Received: 0 of 1 Comments: Question : In the liberalism of John Locke‚ political authority
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Chapter 2 The Brain and Behavior Chapter Preview • This chapter will cover the following domains: • The nervous system • Neurons • Structures of the brain and their functions • Brain damage‚ plasticity‚ and repair • Genetics and behavior • As with chapter 1‚ this presentation will serve as a study guide‚ highlighting the most important concepts which you should study for your midterm by reading your textbook in depth Nervous System: Characteristics • The nervous system is a massive electrochemical
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Parkinson’s or PD is a disease that attacks the peripheral nervous system around the age of 50 years old. This devastating disease causes the degeneration of the mind and gets worse with time. It is categorized by the loss of basic mobility‚ making daily life a real challenge. It causes most motor skills to go away entirely and leaves a person with a resting tremor‚ akineisa‚ and muscle stiffness. Parkinson’s is incurable but treatment is available to subdue symptoms. It is genetic and may be caused
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specific to sensory neurons‚ open in response to mechanical forces (i.e. stretch‚ touch‚ pressure‚ temperature changes or chemicals) Ligand- is a particular molecule that causes a receptor to open. The ligand gated channels open in response to a neurotransmitter binding to the surface of a channel receptor on a postsynaptic cell membrane‚ when open these channels allow the flow of electrically charged ions between extracellular and intracellular environments of the cell‚ resulting in the generation of
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