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    Nervous System Histology

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    Lab IX: Nervous System Histology and Spinal Cord Part II: Neurons and nerve struture 1.) There are three types of neurons. The first is the multipolar‚ which is the most common‚ and they are found as motor neurons and interneurons throughout the central nervous system. The second type of neuron is the unipolar neuron‚ which are also called psuedounipolar neurons. They are found as spinal and cranial sensory neurons. The last neuron is the bipolar neuron. They are only found in olfactory‚ visual

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    animals’ and humans’ nervous systems is a necessary process to maximise the chances of survival. Neuronal and behavioural changes are closely linked to the environment surrounding animals and humans‚ as well as to their lifestyles. This essay will present some evidence that the nervous system of animals and humans have evolved as to maximize survival‚ by looking at specific elements of the nervous system on a cellular level‚ within the brain regions‚ through functioning pathways‚ systems and finally‚ behaviour

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    Inside our brain‚ there is this system called the human nervous system. There are two types of nervous systems: the peripheral and central nervous systems. The peripheral nervous system includes the nerves connecting the central nervous system to the rest of the body. It has two subdivisions: somatic nervous system and autonomic nervous system. Somatic nervous system controls skeletal muscles and interacts with the external environment. An example is walking through a park. You are using your motor

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    Adrenal Nervous System

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    located on top of your kidneys‚ and they perform an important management function within your body. Adrenal glands secrete the hormone known as cortisol‚ which is used in the regulation of blood pressure‚ heart activity‚ metabolism and the immune system. These glands also produce aldosterone‚ which regulates electrolytes and bodily fluids. Whenever you exercise or feel stressed‚ your adrenal glands kick into gear‚ producing various levels of adrenaline. When things go wrong with your adrenal glands

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    Anatomy of the Nervous System Structure of the Vertebrate Nervous System • Neuroanatomy is the anatomy of the nervous system. • Refers to the study of the various parts of the nervous system and their respective function(s). • The nervous system consists of many substructures‚ each comprised of many neurons. Structure of the Vertebrate Nervous System • Terms used to describe location when referring to the nervous system include: – Ventral: toward the stomach – Dorsal: toward the back –

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    Nervous system - Wikipedia‚ the free encyclopedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nervous_system Nervous system From Wikipedia‚ the free encyclopedia The nervous system is an organ system containing a network of specialized cells called neurons that coordinate the actions of an animal and transmit signals between different parts of its body. In most animals the nervous system consists of two parts‚ central and peripheral. The central nervous system of vertebrates (such as humans) contains

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    Psychologists

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    Psychologists This report is about the job of a psychologist. I chose the topic of a psychologist because I want to be a part of something for a cause‚ to help people. I realized recently that I pay attention to the different aspects of people’s behaviors so I usually know how the other person is feeling. So if I can apply my skills to a career‚ it would have to be a psychologist. A psychologist would be a perfect career because I knew already that psychologists study the behaviors of people

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    Nervous System (science report) Submitted by: Rocelyn Almonte Jaica Rondon Levie Oandasan Mharjesse Palma Cris John Teñido Submitted to: Louiebel Destura-Bora II-TVE 1 The Parts Of Nervous system I. -The nervous system is a very complex system in the body. It has many‚ many parts. The nervous system is divided into two main systems‚ the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system. The spinal cord and the brain make up the CNS. Its main job is to get the information from the

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    and lower extremities then back to the center (heart) again. I. CIRCULATORY SYSTEM  the main transportation and cooling system of the body.  responsible for transporting materials throughout the entire body. It transports nutrients‚ water‚ and oxygen to your billions of body cells and carries away wastes such as carbon dioxide that body cells produce.  fluid distribution network PARTS OF THE CIRCULATORY SYSTEM:  The Heart‚ The Blood‚ and The Blood vessels. HEART  Heart weighs between

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    amazing how some systems in our body works together in situations to help us to have the ability to react and be alert of our surroundings such as being in danger or suffering from stress which is an important factor of many health problems. The two systems that I am referring to are the endocrine and nervous systems. they help to regulate our bodies back to our normal state to help to maintain healthy functioning. There are two systems that work with one another to signal the brain when something

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