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Biology 30Biology 30NERVOUS SYSTEMNERVOUS SYSTEM
1. Nervous System OverviewNervous System Overview2. The Neuron2. The Neuron3. Reflex Arc3. Reflex Arc4. The Action Potential4. The Action Potential5. The Synapse / Neurotransmitters5. The Synapse / Neurotransmitters6. Nervous System Diseases6. Nervous System Diseases7. Drugs7. Drugs8. PNS8. PNS9. CNS9. CNS10. The Brain10. The Brain
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General FunctionsGeneral Functions
1. Reception
2. Conduction
3. Interpretation and Organization
4. Transmission
The nervous systems main function is to maintain homeostasis: a maintenance of the internal environment i.e. pH, body temp, glucose levels, BP, water levels, etc
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Nervous System OrganizationNervous System Organization
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The Neuron- The functional unit The Neuron- The functional unit of the nervous system, it of the nervous system, it conducts nerve impulsesconducts nerve impulses
There are 3 kinds of neurons:– 1) sensory neurons (afferent)- take impulses from the
body receptors to the CNS– 2) motor neurons (efferent)-take impulse away from the
CNS and to the muscles and glands– 3) interneurons- are actually in the CNS (in the brain and
spinal cord)– ***Neuroglia (glial cells)- supportive cells that aid the
interneurons of the brain. Nourish neurons, removes waste from neurons, and protect neurons.
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The Neuron has 3 basic Basic parts:
1) cell body- nucleus and cytoplasm2) Dendrites-finger-like projections of cytoplasm
of cell body. They receive information3) Axon-extension of cytoplasm. Transmit impulse
away from the body
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Some neurons contain the following additional parts:
Myelin Sheath-a white fatty covering that insulates the axon. Schwann cells produce the myelin sheath– Schwann cells- a special kind of glial cell that
produces a myelin sheath that wraps around the axons as insulation
– On top of protection, the myelin sheath allows for faster conduction of impulses and greater power of regeneration
– The myelin sheath is NOT continuous but rather forms intermitted gaps called the Nodes of Ranvier. Impulses will now ‘jump’ from Node to Node rather then slowly moving through the entire length of the axon. (faster impulses)
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All nerves of the PNS, as well as all motor and sensory neurons are myelinated, only some of the nerves in the CNS are myelinated – Non- Myelinated neurons in the brain= grey
matter– Myelinated nerves in the brain are called white
matter
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Neuron structure
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Nerves
Individual neurons are organized into tissues called nerves.
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Repairing Damaged NervesNerves in the PNS are surrounded by a thin
membrane called the neurilemma which helps to regenerate damaged axons
Nerves in CNS lack neurilemmas and cannot be repaired
Area of research: stem cells, brain band-aid
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Reflex ArcReflex Arcautomatic, quick, involuntary responses to
internal or external stimuli.
does not immediately involve the brain.
allows quicker reaction times to a potentially harmful stimulus
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Stretch ReflexStretch Reflex
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5 Components of a Reflex Arc:5 Components of a Reflex Arc:
1. Sensory receptor -senses something
2. Sensory neuron -sends signal to the CNS
3. Interneuron- registers signal
4. Motor neuron -sends response back
5. Effector- caries out the action
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Action PotentialAction Potential
A nerve impulse is an action potentialAn action potential is an
electrochemical event with a rapid change in polarity (relative electrical potential) down a nerve cell that results in the conduction of a nerve impulse.
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Steps of a Nerve Impulse (Action Potential
1. Resting PotentialPolarization: voltage difference of -70mV across a nerve
cell membrane
caused by the sodium potassium pump (gate): more sodium is pumped out than potassium is pumped in, resulting in a negative charge inside the axon of the neuron
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also potassium moves out by diffusion more easily than sodium moves in
Result: excess positive charge outside the membrane and negative charge inside the membrane
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2. Stimulation / Depolarization A threshold stimulus must be applied (a change in pH,
pressure, or an electrical stimulus) This causes the sodium potassium pump to cause Na+ gates to open and tons of Na+ rush into the cell, and small amounts of K+ to move out
membrane becomes depolarized (+ 40 mV)
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3. Re-polarization After the wave of impulse has move through
Na+ gates close to stop inflow
change in electrical potential causes K+ channels to open and K+ ions rush out of the cell
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Restores the polarized state but now is hyperpolarized – more positively charged on the outside than the resting state (over-shoot)
(also the ion concentrations are reversed from the resting state )
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4. Refractory period resting potential (-70mv) must be
restored before the neuron can fire againNa+ are pumped out and K+ are pumped
back into the cell using ATP energy.The
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The Action PotentialThe Action Potential
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The Action Potential in ActionThe Action Potential in Action
Neuron Action Potential
Propagation
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Saltatory Action
• the speed of the nerve impulse is increased by jumping from node of Ranvier to node of Ranvier (gated channels are found only at the nodes)
Propagation of the Action Potential
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Threshold level – minimum depolarization that must be reached (usually around +30mV) before sufficient Na+ gates open to continue the action potential
All or None Response – if the threshold level is not reached, the action potential will not occur at all. If the threshold is reached or exceeded a full action potential will result.
The wave of depolarization is self propagating, meaning that it will continue without any aid until its passed on to the next neuron
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How do we differentiate intensity? Ex hot vs warm?
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Intensity is determined by: 1. the number of neurons that fire simultaneously 2. the frequency at which the neurons fire 3. the threshold level of different neurons (lower threshold neurons are more likely to fire, and are found in more “sensitive” areas)
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The Synapse and The Synapse and NeurotransmittersNeurotransmitters
Neurons are NOT physically attached to each other, but are separated by a gap (synaptic cleft), the electrical impulse cannot just simply cross the gap to the next dendrite, something is needed
Neurotransmitters are stored in synaptic vesicles of the axon and are released to carry the information across this synaptic gap
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The SynapseThe Synapse
Terminal Axon
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Structures in the SynapseStructures in the SynapsePre-synaptic membrane – membrane
found at the synaptic ending of the neuron sending information
Post-synaptic membrane- membrane found at the dendrite of the neuron receiving information
Synaptic cleft – space between the pre and post synaptic membranes.
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Neurotransmitters continue the Neurotransmitters continue the impulse across the synaptic cleftimpulse across the synaptic cleft
Crossing the impulse across the gap is a chemical reaction– 1) The end of pre-synaptic axon contains vesicles
that have specialized neurotransmitters (NTs), as the impulse gets to the end of the axon the NTs are released in to the gap
– 2) The NTs diffuse across the gap and attached to specialized receptors found on the post synaptic dendrite.
– 3) The wave of depolarization continues on the through the next neuron
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Neurotransmitters
1. excitatory neurotransmitters – cause the opening of Na+ channels to cause depolarization
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2. inhibitory neurotransmitters –block Na+ channels and open K+ channels ions which causes hyper-polarization
-inhibits action potentials
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Summation – at any given time there are many neurons acting and releasing NTs into the synaptic cleft, the net effect of excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitters is called summation
– ONLY if there is adequate excitation to reach the threshold, the neuron will fire.
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--may require more than one neuron may require more than one neuron to release neurotransmittersto release neurotransmitters
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A response may involve both excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitters
Ex) Throwing a ball: Triceps contracts and bicep relaxes
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Integration – the degree of sensation felt or the degree of response created by the brain depends on the number of neurons that fire
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There are 9 universally recognized neurotransmitters: aspartate, glycine, GABA, glutamate, dopamine, nor-epinephrine, epinephrine, seratonin, and acetylcholine.
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Some of the more common neurotransmitters Some of the more common neurotransmitters (and their enzymes) include:(and their enzymes) include:
Neurotransmitter Enzyme Function of Neurotransmitter
Acetylcholine Cholinesterase
Involved with muscle contraction of the skeletal muscles
Dopamine Monoamine oxidase enzyme
Responsible for voluntary movement and emotions of pleasure
Serotonin Monoamine oxidase enzyme
Regulates temperature, sensory perception, sleep and involved in mood stabilization and control
Nor-epinephrine Regulates the stress “fight or flight” response
GABA Inhibitory action of motor behavior
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Removing NeurotransmittersTo be effective, the NTs must NOT linger around
in the gap, other wise successive impulses will occur. NTs are removed from the gap by:
1. Degradation by enzymes in the synaptic cleft2. Re-uptake by the pre-synaptic membrane3. Diffusion out of the synaptic cleft4. Inability to bind due to competitive inhibitors
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The Effects of DrugsDrug – anything that is not food that alters
the normal bio-chemistry of the body in some way.
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Stimulant – mimics neurotransmitter, decreases rate of breakdown of neurotransmitter or increases release of neurotransmitter
Depressant – blocks receptor site, decreases production of neurotransmitter, or increases the breakdown of neurotransmitter
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Alcohol: - depressant -seems to enhance GABA -leads to lack of coordinated response, and
loss of normal social inhibitions. -may also weaken the effect of glutamine, an
excitatory neurotransmitter, leading to sluggishness and lack of co-ordination.
Close to Home Animation: Alcohol
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Marijuana:
- a depressant and hallucinogen
-acts on the canniboid receptors of the brain that affect concentration, perception and movement.
-may have an impact on the activity of seratonin, GABA and norepinephrine in the brain
not physically addicting, however this is a gateway drug and may be psychologically addicting
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Cocaine: -a stimulant
-blocks the re-uptake of dopamine, causing an adrenaline like effect from the dopamine
-as dopamine levels increase in the synapse, the body produces less, thus making cocaine very physically addicting
Close to Home Animation: Cocaine
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Crystal meth:
-a stimulant
-passes directly through neuron membranes and causes excessive release of dopamine
-leads to feelings of euphoria, psychosis, delusions and extreme aggressiveness.
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Ecstasy: - a stimulant and hallucinogen
-affects neurons in the brain by causing an over-production of serotonin.
-creates shorter feelings of pleasure, however use can result in brain damage, and cardiac arrest.
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The venom of the black widow spider is called “latrotoxin”. This toxin results in a massive release of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine from the neuromuscular junctions of victims and may cause muscle spasms, pain, increased blood pressure, nausea and vomiting.
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Diseases of the Nervous Diseases of the Nervous SystemSystem
Parkinson’s Disease: wide-eyed, unblinking expression, involuntary tremor, muscle rigidity, shuffling gait. Ex. Muhammad Ali
-dopamine deficiency caused by the degeneration of dopamine producing cells in the brain
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-caffeine may offer protection against Parkinson’s disease as it prevents loss of dopamine
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Alzheimer’s Disease: characterized by loss of memory, senility, deterioration of cells in the basal nuclei, presence of tangles and plaques
-possibly due to a malfunction of acetylcholine
- seems to be linked to a gene located on chromosome #21
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Schizophrenia: delusions, random thoughts, disjointed thoughts, sensory hallucinations
- may be the result of excessive activity of brain neurotransmitters such as dopamine
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Huntington’s Disease: progressive deterioration of the nervous system that leads to writhing movements, insanity and eventually death
- seems to be caused by the malfunction of the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA
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Depression: low affect, feeling blue, lack of or excessive sleep and eating patterns
- seems to be linked to malfunctions in dopamine and seratonin, perhaps caused by an excess of monoamine oxidase enzymes
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Stroke: caused by interruption of blood flow to the brain which causes brain cells to perish.
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Epilepsy: is a seizure disorder where there is a sudden, un-explained surge of electrical activity through the brain with no specific known cause.
Epilepsy.com
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Chemical WarfareChemical Warfare
1) Nerve Gas: inhibit acetylcholinesterase (enzyme that removed acetylcholine from the synaptic gap). Causes spastic paralysis which is continues muscle spasms
2) Strychnine: similar to nerve gas, causes convulsions and spastic paralysis
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Central Nervous System (CNS)
Is primarily responsible for the processing and organization of information.
The CNS consists of two major structures:
1. The Brain
2. The Spinal Cord
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Spinal Cord
•Made of 31 segments
•Protected by the vertebrae
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Spinal CordCentral Cavity – contains cerebrospinal fluid
White Matter – contains myelinated nerve cells
Grey Matter – contains un-myelinated nerve cells
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Spinal CordDorsal Root Ganglion – entry of
sensory neurons to spinal cord and CNS, ganglion is the collection of cell bodies
Ventral Root – exit of motor neurons from the spinal cord
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Meninges – 3 protective membranes surrounding the spinal cord and brain (dura mater, arachnoid, pia mater)
Meningitis is an infection of the meninges (A spinal tap is a needle that is inserted between 2 vertebrates into the meninges to check for meningitis)
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Cerebrospinal Fluid – circulates between the inner and middle membranes of the brain and spinal cord. – Provides protection, nutrient / waste
exchange, etc.
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Spinal Cord
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Spinal Cord Functions 1. center for reflex action
2. provides a pathway for communication between the brain and peripheral nerves
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The Brain
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Hindbrain - The Unconscious Brain
– important for autonomic functions required for survival
Cerebellum – responsible for muscle co-ordination, posture, coordinated muscle movement and balance
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Medulla oblongata – controls heartbeat, respiration, blood pressure, reflex center for vomiting, sneezing, hiccupping, coughing and swallowing
Pons – connects the cerebrum to other parts of the brain, regulates breathing rate
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Midbrain – reflex center for head movements in response to visual stimuli, connects cerebrum to other parts of the brain
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Forebrain – responsible for conscious and unconscious actions
Thalamus – central relay station
- directs incoming sensory information to the cerebrum
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Hypothalamus – contains cells that produce some hormones, controls thirst, hunger, and controls many of the pituitary hormones
Also aids in sleep regulation, sexual arousal, emotions (anger, fear, pain, pleasure)
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Cerebrum – largest part of the brain (80% of brain mass), left and right hemispheres. – responsible for intellect, memory,
consciousness and language.
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Lobes of the Cerebral Cortex
Frontal Lobe –voluntary motor muscle movement, higher intellectual processes, personality/behavior, language
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Temporal Lobe – hearing
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Parietal Lobe –perceptions of touch, temperature, pressure, pain, etc from the skin
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Occipital Lobe –vision
Olfactory Lobe –smell
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Other parts of the brainLimbic System –emotions, associated
with hypothalamus
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Pituitary Gland- Master Gland– attaches to hypothalamus
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Corpus Callosum – Bundle of nerves that connects the
two halves of the brain– allows for integrated thoughts and
coordinated responses
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– Left brain – verbal, linguistic dominant
– Right brain – spatial, artistic, visual dominant
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PET – Positron Emission Tomography– Radioactive chemicals are injected into the
bloodstream
– data is used to produce 2D or 3D images of the distribution of the chemicals throughout the brain and body.
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SPECT-Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography
– radioactive tracers and a scanner record data
– computer constructs 2D or 3D images of the active brain regions.
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MRI-Magnetic Resonance Imaging- magnetic fields and radio waves produce high-quality 2D or 3D images of brain structures without injecting radioactive tracers.
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EEG-Electroencephalography
- electrodes placed on the scalp detect and measure patterns of electrical activity from the brain.
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CT-Computed Tomography Scan
- a series of X-ray beams passed through the head.
-images are then developed on sensitive film.
-creates cross-sectional images of the brain
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Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
Cranial nerves – 12 pairs of sensory, motor and mixed nerves that control the face, neck and shoulders
Spinal Nerves – 31 pairs of nerves that emerge from the spinal cord by two roots (one pair for each segment)
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Dorsal root nerves – contain sensory neurons and ganglia
Ventral root nerves – contain motor neurons
All other nerves not part of the CNS
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Spinal Cord Injuries
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The PNS is subdivided into two major parts:
1. The Somatic Nervous System
-contains all the nerves that serve the muscular-skeletal system and the sensory organs.
-conscious and deliberate.
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2. The Autonomic Nervous System
-non-voluntary actions
-contains all the nerves that serve the internal organs.
-unconscious and automatic.
-made of two parts:
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A. Sympathetic nervous system
-responsible for the 4 Fs: fight, flight, fright, or having sex response
-ex) dilation of the pupils, increased heart rate, increased breathing rate, slowed digestion, enhanced performance, increase in blood sugar
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B. Parasympathetic nervous system – responsible for the relaxation response (after fight, flight, fright, having sex)
- brings the body back to normal levels
– http://itc.gsw.edu/faculty/gfisk/anim/autonomicns.swf
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Fig 2 p 434Fig 2 p 434
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