Sentences with phrase «of electric impulses»

Messages are transmitted along nerves in the form of electric impulses.

Other nootropics are even capable of stimulating the production of nerve growth factor where the protein synthesis ultimately results in brain cell growth, especially in the nerve cells» dendrites which enable the communication of electric impulses throughout the central nervous system.

Axons can measure several hundred times the diameter of the cell body, and, in addition to rapid transmission of electric impulses, they also transport molecular materials over these distances.

But fear of electric impulses transmitted by the devices has led to a consumer call for choice.

The electric breast pump uses an electronic device to generate a cycle of electric impulses.

Not exact matches

In the case of diagnostic methods such as electrocardiogram (ECG) and electromyography (EMG), gel electrodes are the preferred method of transmitting electric impulses from the heart or muscle.

The small device closely imitates the mechanical properties of living tissue, and can simultaneously deliver electric impulses and pharmacological substances.

«The disrupted electric impulse gets diverted to neighboring cells, causing them to misfire as well,» says Brian O'Rourke, Ph.D., professor of cardiology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

The challenge facing the research team was to repair the bruised spines of the rats by rebuilding fatty tissue called the myelin sheath, which Keirstead likens to «the insulation around electric wires, without which the electrical impulses can't communicate.»

And if you own a smartphone, tablet or electric car, there's a good chance some of the chemicals used in its batteries are a result of the Solar Impulse project.

A group of researchers conducted a study whose results suggest that sending electric impulses to the brain may help boost memory in people with epilepsy.

The body is also able to convert this multifunctional nutrient into Taurine, which is important for the conducting of electric nervous impulses, the digestive as well as the vascular system.

A different team of 14 apprentices from Volkswagen Sachsen are also unveiling a Wörthersee show car, the Golf GTE Variant impulsE — a show version of the production plug - in hybrid featuring enhanced all - electric range.

Posterior retinal atrophy: a deterioration of the part of the eye which translates light to electric impulses (the retina).

In this way, the electric impulses are translated into strokes of paint.

The Stromer ST1 X is priced a little on the steep side, with prices starting at $ 4999, so it's less likely to be an impulse purchase than a well thought out decision, but the guys at Electric Bike Review gave it a thorough review and a thumbs - up, so if you're the type that can make an impulse buy of $ 5K, then it may be well worth considering.