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    Neurotransmitters

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    counterbalance the additional adrenaline‚ the brain produces a neurotransmitter called GABA which is the most important inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system. It helps the neurons mend after transmission‚ and decrease anxiety and stress. GABA is a significant mood modulator and has inhibitory effects upon the nervous system. (NeuroGenesis‚ 2011) Glutamate is the major excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain which is necessary for learning and memory. When glutamate is at a low level

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    cholinergic nerves. Acetylcholine is found in both the peripheral nervous system and the central nervous system. Acetylcholine can also be found in the autonomic nervous system and is the only neurotransmitter used in motor division of the somatic nervous system. In the peripheral nervous system acetylcholine plays a role in skeletal muscle movement‚ as well as in the regulation of smooth muscle and cardiac muscle. In the central nervous system acetylcholine is believed to be involved in the sleep-wake

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    receptors on the membrane of the neighboring cell. This stimulus causes positive sodium ions to rush across the cell membrane‚ stimulating the second cell. If the stimulation exceeds the cell’s threshold‚ a new impulse begins. 7. The autonomic nervous system regulates activities that are involuntary. 8. I don’t know. I’m really tired. Maybe. 9. The hypothalamus is the brain structure that acts as a control center for recognition and analysis of hunger‚ thirst‚ fatigue‚ anger‚ and body temperature

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    Guillain-Barre Syndrome

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    disorder named after George Guillain (1876- 1961) and Jean Barre (1880- 1967)‚ who were the first people to describe and start to understand the disorder. GBS is a disorder in which the immune system attacks part of the peripheral nervous system‚ which is made up of nerves that extend out from the central nervous system. There are multiple names for this disorder for example it may be called‚ Acute Idiopathic Polyneuritis‚ Acute Inflammatory Demyelination‚ and Landry- Guillain-Barre syndrome. Guillain-

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    Psychology 100 Notes

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    Why psychology? know yourself figure other ppl out manipulate others Psychology – scientific study of behavior and mental processes Science that studies behavior and the physiological and cognitive processes that underlie it‚ and the profession that applies the accumulated knowledge of this science to practical problems Key ideas -science -behavior and internal processes -application -level of analysis Great debates in psychology * free will determinism To what extent do we

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    Lemon Grass Benefits

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    Lemon Grass Lemon Grass is a magical herb that is very useful in many ways. It have lots of benefits if uses in right direction and proper way. A 2005 study by Ben Groin University of the Negev found that the oil from lemon grass caused cancer cell death. According to the Sun Star Network‚ lemon grass may have diuretic properties and can help with digestion. Lemon grass can also help you lose weight‚ particularly when mutual with a well diet and regular physical movement. Health Benefits of Lemon

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    that is performed by using the hands‚ forearms‚ and sometimes the elbows‚ to move the skin‚ blood‚ oxygen and lymphatic system. This is accomplished by stroking the skin with a firm movement and by manipulating the muscles. These movements are executed over the body as a whole. The intention is to move everything towards the heart. This increases movement of the internal systems of the body‚ and provides better results of the massage. Chiropractic care is performed with the hands and the use of

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    Case Study

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    1. Identify at least five organ systems in this region of the arm that the surgeon would have marked for reattachment. a. Integumentary b. Skeletal c. Muscular d. Nervous e. Cardiovascular 2. Within each system‚ list the names of the specific structures that had to be reattached. De specific! Go to the chapter on each system and identify the structures that you would find in the injured region. a. Integumentary- The hypodermis‚ dermis and epidermis‚ which is the skin‚ would all have to be

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    affected his control over his voluntary movements. Which part of the nervous system distributes motor commands to skeletal muscles? Somatic nervous system The somatic nervous system controls the contractions of skeletal muscles and is under voluntary control. Which principle descending motor pathway provides conscious control over voluntary muscle movements? Corticospinal pathway The corticospinal pathway is also called the pyramidal system and provides conscious motor control over skeletal muscles. Which

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    Shock Medicine Essay

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    SafeAssign by the due date specified on Blackboard. 1. Summarize reflex circuits and how the nervous system sends signals to organs. Why is the pharmaceutical industry interested in this function? Reflex circuits harmonize single organs activities‚ so you don’t have to consciously plan your heart beat and breathing. Reflex circuits are made up of neural circuits‚ which are the basic building blocks of the nervous system. The neurons transmit signals down axons‚ and then the signals stimulate the release

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