Chapter 13 Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) & Reflex Activity Objectives 1. Define peripheral nervous system and list its components. 2. Define sensation and perception 3. Classify general sensory receptors by structure, stimulus detected, and body location. 4. Distinguish between receptor and generator potentials and sensory adaptation. 5. Compare and contrast the three main levels of neural integration. 6. Describe the four properties of a stimulus. 7. Distinguish
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HEART RHYTHMS * 0.4 sec is the PR wave (it is actually the P-Q wave but called the PR wave) and it should be ≤ 0.20 sec. If it’s ≥ than that it indicates 1° heart block. * NSR: normal sinus rhythm, contraction originates from SA node and beats at 60-100 bpm * Sinus (atrial) Bradycardia: SA node discharges at < 60 bpm. TREATMENT is atropine and pacemaker if they become symptomatic. Usually the contractions are irregular but the same distance apart so they are irregular-regular
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According to Merriam-Webster, by definition, cognitive psychology is “a branch of psychology concerned with mental processes (as perception, thinking, learning, and memory) especially with respect to the internal events occurring between sensory stimulation and the overt expression of behavior.” (Merriam-Webster, 2013). Kendra Cherry, in her article titled “What is Cognitive Psychology” suggests that the main factors of cognitive psychology is on how humans access, process and retain information. Cherry
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Motivational Concepts Analysis The following paper will explore the motivational concept of Hull’s Drive Theory as it applies to practical experience in two different applications in the workplace. Hull’s Drive Theory focuses on the principal that behavior can be predicted before it occurs based on a consequence of reinforcement and that reinforcement will cause learning and thus future predictable behavior. The concept that Drive causes energy only supports the theory to a point
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International Trade and Stimulation Univerisity of Phoenix Angela Rogers September 2, 2012 The simulation has provide reasons for international trade and helped me to determine which countries that we should trade with, what type of products we should import or export. I will also be able to determine when we should impose trade regulations such as tariffs and quotas. If our country should buy or sell any type of goods or services this is considered trading. International
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Nature Cure Essay Q.) Traditional nature cure recognises the laws of nature as fresh air, sunshine, exercise, fresh food hygiene, and mental wellbeing. Do you consider it possible to be in harmony with these influences in the twenty first century? If so how? Living in the 21st century brings with it many challenges when it comes to maintaining our health and wellbeing. The stressors that now surround us are very different to those of the 19th century, however the outcome remains
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pleasure, sexual arousal, sleep regulation, mood, attention, motor activities, and learning. Serotonin controls mood and behavior such as sexual behavior and hallucinogenic behavior, appetite, sleep, memory, and learning. Norepinephrine distributes stimulation effects, supports alertness, and plays a role in long term memory and learning. With the highest levels it can stimulate a sense of cheerfulness and has the ability to cause feeling of relaxation during stressful times. Large amounts can trigger
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Parkinson's Disease Erick Magana PSY/340 January 21 2014 Melvin Council Parkinson's Disease As people start to become more health conscious there are some illnesses that cannot be prevented or cured. As to say it was destined from some kind of deity. To be given a disease or a disability that one cannot recover from must be a horrible feeling, the thought of death around the corner or not being able to do the things that one could do with ease at one point in their life. Not like the thought
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22-Sep-12 Circulatory system of mammals • • Blood flows through the heart as a result of pressure differences Blood moves via mass flow which is movement of material from high to low pressure Explain the cardiac cycle and its initiation Discuss the internal factors that control heart action Refers to the sequence of contraction and relaxation of the heart chamber during one heartbeat Systole: heart muscle is contracted Diastole: heart muscle is relaxed Cardiac output is the amount of
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Orca captors and their supporters argue that captive orcas receive adequate physical and mental stimulation, allowing the orcas to be content and healthy in their habitats. To support these claims, SeaWorld’s website states: “Our whales show every sign of physical fitness including healthy weight, muscle tone, respiratory efficiency, strength and heart rate. While our whales do not live the same lifestyle as their wild counterparts, this difference does not translate to negative welfare of these
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