Katherine Dowling

A synapse is the junction between terminal buttons on presynaptic neurons and receptor molecules located on postsynaptic neurons.

May 19, 2011 - Katherine Dowling

An action potential is a brief reversal in electrical charge across a membrane that travels down the axon of a neuron.

May 18, 2011 - Katherine Dowling

When a neuron is not generating an action potential, it is called a resting neuron. The resting membrane potential is acheived by ion pumps and ion channels

May 18, 2011 - Katherine Dowling

Neurons are the elements of the nervous system that send signals in order to communicate information throughout the body.

May 11, 2011 - Katherine Dowling

The nervous system includes both the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system, both of which function to control and regulate the body.

May 4, 2011 - Katherine Dowling

Many conservationists view wind turbines as bird death traps, however studies suggest that wind turbines have a positive impact on bird populations.

Mar 24, 2011 - Katherine Dowling

Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) is employed as an internet marketing plan to improve the visibility of your website in search engines.

Feb 10, 2011 - Katherine Dowling

Jobs in public health focus particularly on population, health, prevention and health promotion.

Oct 3, 2010 - Katherine Dowling

The Enlightenment surfaced during the 18th Century and was the movement that restructured civilization through the quest of rationalism and education.

Aug 23, 2010 - Katherine Dowling

Classical conditioning is a type of learning where a neutral stimulus gains the ability to induce responses through frequent pairings with another stimulus.

Aug 12, 2010 - Katherine Dowling