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19 Cards in this Set
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viral encephalitis
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viral infection that targets the brain and central nervous system
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arboviruses
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transmitted thru misquitoes and ticks (West Nile)
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enteroviruses
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transmitted thru food and drink
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human brain
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3 lbs, 2% of body weight, 20% of body's energy
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axon
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conduct electrical signals away from the cell body..release neurotransmitters
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dendrites
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conduct electrical signsl toward cell body...signal receiver
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synaptic cleft
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physical separation betw. neuromuscular junctions (where neurotransmitters go after axon)
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cannot survive without (2)
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oxygen and glucose
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processing center in the brain for short-term memory
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hippocampus
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constant stream of electrical signals
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electroencephalogram (EEG)
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brain imaging techniques (2)
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CAT scan, MRI
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human brain evolution
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-mate attraction-> sexual selection
-language-> intelligence, wit, eloquence |
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Moon Jelly
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invented muscle for movement and nerve cells to coordinate movement,
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Flatworm
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little brain, conquered both aquatice and terrestrial environ., most efficient animal parasite
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Mud Wasp
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female digs hole and connects to surface with tunnel, creates bell w/ smooth interior to prevent predators
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Honey Bee
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perform many duties, small brain, last 2 weeks of life-> change into foragers, uses sun as tool, add an additional 160,000 neurons
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Meerkat
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large brain compared to size, complex social interactions. large groups, work together to care for young and get food
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Rehus Macaque
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social animal, hierarchical system-> saftey and companionship. male alliance
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Chimps
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social animal, 150 in group, grooming-> alliances. sophisticated social/political skills like humans. rage war against neighboring groups
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