Neurotransmitters un - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. descartes believed that muscle movements were controlled by the soul traveling through hollow tubes in the body. We now know these hollow tubes to be . 2. psychology was founded by Wilhelm Wundt in in . 3. when Christopher observed the animal rock- ing back and forth just prior to launching into the air to catch his prey, he wondered how rocking back and forth benefited the animal in catching his prey. in doing this, he is taking a perspective. 4. is to structuralism as is to functional...

PHARMACOLOGY VIOLET 1. Mechanism of action of local anesthetics. A. Block sodium channel thereby stopping axonal conduction B. Block alpha and beta receptor C. Block neuronal firing by decreasing Ach in the neuromuscular junction D. Inhibition of acetyl cholinesterase enzyme E. Inhibition of enzyme responsible for pain response 2. The following are factors that affect the absorption of drug from the gastrointestinal(GI) track except. A. Surface area of absorption B. Blood flow to the ...

The tutor for the first-year psychology group is dealing with the topic of impulse conduction in the human nervous system. After the group discussion, the tutor asks the students the following questions to test their knowledge of the study material. The part of the neuron that is responsible for receiving information signals from other neurons is called . 1. Myelin sheath 2. boutons 3. dendrites 4. soma Answer: The correct answer is 3 Refer: A-Z of Psy, pg. 88 Reasoning: The soma rece...

1. Discrepancy between anatomical sex and gender is known as? 2. Which of the following are risk factors for neuroleptic malignant syndrome? Select all that apply 3. Antipsychotic medication provides D2 blockage in the meso-coritcal pathway causing which of the fol- lowing effects? 4. Phencyclidine (PCP) and ketamine exert their unique behavioral effects by blocking which of the following receptors? 5. The diagnosis used to describe a syndrome charac- terized by specific s/s resultin...

PYC1501 EXAM PREP 2022. This is a complete and an all-inclusive guide to PYC1501 - Basic Psychology Human nervous system IMPULSE CONDUCTION IN THE HUMAN NERVOUS SYSTEM Parts of a neuron Dendrites: look like tree roots, receive messages from other neurons and surround the cell body Cell body: also called the soma. It receives and sends messages in the form of new impulses Cell nucleus: control centre of the cell; it controls all metabolic activities Axon: carries messages from the soma. It...

NURSE-UN 1243 Adult and Elder Nursing 3 WEEK 2 Exam 1– Neuro Basics &the 3Ds Changes in the Aging Brain • Changes can occur, especially to the prefrontal cortex and the hippocampus • Changes also occur in neurons, neurotransmitters and blood vessels • Damage from free radicals and inflammation increases • Memory loss is NOT a normal part of the aging process. • Growing evidence of the older brain having adaptive capacities When/How to Assess Cognitive Function When to...

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY THE BIOLOGICAL BASIS FOR DISEASEIN ADULTS AND CHILDREN TEST BANK BY MCCANCE, HUETHER ALL CHAPTERS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERES Chapter 1: Cellular Biology MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which statement best describes the cellular function of metabolic absorption? a. Cells can produce proteins. c. Cells can take in and use nutrients. b. Cells can secrete digestive enzymes. d. Cells can synthesize fats. ANS: C In metabolic absorption, all cells take in and use nutrients and other substa...

NURSE-UN 1243 Adult and Elder Nursing 3 WEEK 2 Exam 1– Neuro Basics &the 3Ds Changes in the Aging Brain • Changes can occur, especially to the prefrontal cortex and the hippocampus • Changes also occur in neurons, neurotransmitters and blood vessels • Damage from free radicals and inflammation increases • Memory loss is NOT a normal part of the aging process. • Growing evidence of the older brain having adaptive capacities When/How to Assess Cognitive Function When to...

1. 2 yr. old child with Fetal Alcohol Syn- drome (FAS) small head, short eye lid opening, flat midface, smooth philtrum, un- derdeveloped jaw, thin upper lip, and short nose 2. Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) - Acute mental status change, muscular rigidity, and autonomic instability (fever) 3. Elderly pt c/o tinnitus; the PMHNP would associate which of the following find- ings with an acoustic neuroma? 4. Brain structure is activated in patients - Unilateral tinnitus (ringing ...

Sandy Hook Case Study - 20 yr old Adam Lanza killed 20 children + 6 teachers - Was introduced to firearms at local firing ranges by his mom - Adam had several emotional and behavioural issues, along with disorders including the inability to feel pain - Showed evidence of developmental abnormalities by the age of 3 (repetitive behaviours, rigid thought processes, communication issues, low eye contact, low empathy, hypersensitivity to sensory stimuli) - Diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome at ...