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Ch 13- The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves Last document update:   ago

This document, titled "Ch 13 - The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves," provides a comprehensive overview of the spinal cord, its functions, and the anatomy of the spinal nerves. 1. **Functions of the Spinal Cord**: The spinal cord serves various functions, including its role in homeostatic reflex responses to stimuli, processing of excitatory and inhibitory postsynaptic potentials (EPSPs and IPSPs), and providing a pathway for input to and output from the brain. 2. **Nervous Tissue Protection*...

Bacteria and Archaea Chapter notes Last document update:   ago

**Bacteria:** *Bacterial Life:* - Bacteria are single-celled microorganisms that belong to the domain Bacteria. - They are some of the most ancient life forms on Earth, with fossils dating back over 3.5 billion years. - Bacteria are incredibly diverse and are found in virtually every habitat on Earth, from the deepest oceans to the hottest deserts and even inside the human body. *Types of Bacteria:* 1. **Shape-based Classification:** - Cocci: Spherical bacteria (e.g., Streptococcus...