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Discuss Action Potential of The Axon and Nerve Impulse

The document discusses the action potential of axons and nerve impulses. It explains that when the brain wants to move a body part like the hand, it sends electrical impulses called action potentials through nerves to the muscles, causing them to contract precisely. Action potentials are temporary shifts in a neuron's membrane potential caused by ions flowing in and out. It also outlines the major parts of the brain - the cerebrum, cerebellum, and brain stem - and their functions, as well as the four lobes of the brain and what each controls. Finally, it provides details on the basic structure of a neuron, including the cell body, axon, dendrites, and synapses.

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Discuss Action Potential of The Axon and Nerve Impulse

The document discusses the action potential of axons and nerve impulses. It explains that when the brain wants to move a body part like the hand, it sends electrical impulses called action potentials through nerves to the muscles, causing them to contract precisely. Action potentials are temporary shifts in a neuron's membrane potential caused by ions flowing in and out. It also outlines the major parts of the brain - the cerebrum, cerebellum, and brain stem - and their functions, as well as the four lobes of the brain and what each controls. Finally, it provides details on the basic structure of a neuron, including the cell body, axon, dendrites, and synapses.

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Cortes, Patricia P.

Discuss action potential of the axon and nerve impulse:

Your body has nerves that connect your brain to the rest of your organs and
muscles, just like telephone wires connect homes all around the world. When you want
your hand to move, your brain sends signals through your nerves to your hand telling
the muscles to contract. But your nerves don’t just say “hand, move.” Instead your
nerves send lots of electrical impulses (called action potentials) to different muscles in
your hand, allowing you to move your hand with extreme precision. Action potentials
(those electrical impulses that send signals around your body) are nothing more than a
temporary shift (from negative to positive) in the neuron’s membrane potential caused
by ions suddenly flowing in and out of the neuron.

The 3 major parts of the brain & its functions:

 Cerebrum - the largest part of the human brain, associated with higher brain
function such as thought and action. The cerebral cortex is divided into four
sections, called "lobes".
 Cerebellum - is similar to the cerebrum in that it has two hemispheres and has a
highly folded surface or cortex. This structure is associated with regulation and
coordination of movement, posture, and balance. The cerebellum has the Limbic
System which has the following parts
 Brain Stem - underneath the limbic system is the brain stem. This structure is
responsible for basic vital life functions such as breathing, heartbeat, and blood
pressure. The following are the components of the brain stem:

The 4 lobes of the brain & its functions:

 Frontal Lobe - located at the front of the brain and is associated with reasoning,
motor skills, higher level cognition, and expressive language. At the back of the
frontal lobe, near the central sulcus, lies the motor cortex. This area of the brain
receives information from various lobes of the brain and utilizes this information
to carry out body movements. Damage to the frontal lobe can lead to changes in
sexual habits, socialization, and attention as well as increased risk-taking.
Cortes, Patricia P.

 Parietal Lobe - located in the middle section of the brain and is associated with
processing tactile sensory information such as pressure, touch, and pain. A
portion of the brain known as the somatosensory cortex is located in this lobe
and is essential to the processing of the body's senses.

 Temporal Lobe - located on the bottom section of the brain. This lobe is also the
location of the primary auditory cortex, which is important for interpreting sounds
and the language we hear. The hippocampus is also located in the temporal
lobe, which is why this portion of the brain is also heavily associated with the
formation of memories. Damage to the temporal lobe can lead to problems with
memory, speech perception, and language skills.

 Occipital lobe - located at the back portion of the brain and is associated with
interpreting visual stimuli and information. The primary visual cortex, which
receives and interprets information from the retinas of the eyes, is located in the
occipital lobe. Damage to this lobe can cause visual problems such as difficulty
recognizing objects, an inability to identify colors, and trouble recognizing words.

Neuron - are cells within the nervous system that transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells.
Most neurons have a cell body, an axon, and dendrites. The cell body contains the nucleus and cytoplasm

 The cell body contains the nucleus and cytoplasm.


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 The axon extends from the cell body and often gives rise to many smaller
branches before ending at nerve terminals.
 Dendrites extend from the neuron cell body and receive messages from other
neurons.
 Synapses are the contact points where one neuron communicates with another.
 Dendrites are covered with synapses formed by the ends of axons from other
neurons.

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