Chapter 9, Problem 2RQ

What are possible treatments for patients with major depression?

What methods can be used to determine the function of a particular brain region?

What are two major disadvantages of MRI scans? release of radiation and poor quality images high cost and the need for shielding from the magnetic signals can only view metabolically active tissues and inadequate availability of equipment release of radiation and the need for a patient to be confined to metal tube for up to 30 minutes

Aspirin is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that inhibits the formation of blood clots and is taken regularly by individuals with a heart condition. Steroids such as cortisol are used to control some autoimmune diseases and severe arthritis by down regulating the inflammatory response. After reading the role of inflammation in the bodys response to infection, can you predict an undesirable consequence of taking anti inflammatory drugs on a regular basis?

The cells responsible for the transmission of the nerve impulse are ________. neurons oligodendrocytes astrocytes microglia

How is the diagnostic category of TIA different from a stroke?

What are the main steps in chemical neurotransmission?

Describe several main differences in the communication methods used by the endocrine system and the nervous system.

Damage to internal organs will present as pain associated with a particular surface area of the body. Why would something like irritation to the diaphragm, which is between the thoracic and abdominal cavities, feel like pain in the shoulder or neck?