{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Thinking New Thoughts about the Human Brain | TAPP 139","description":"In Episode 139, we explore a new discovery in nerve signaling in the brain called a dendritic action potential (dCaAP), we look at a whacky proposed model of brain function, and we share some ideas about how we can help our students understand the core concepts of chemical signaling and signal transduction in different contexts. Put on your thinking caps and jump into this fresh episode now. 00:00 | Introduction 00:50 | Dendritic Action Potentials 12:16 | Transducer Model of the Brain 21:43 | Chemical Signals & Signal Transduction 35:09 | Staying Connected   \u2605 If you cannot see or activate the audio player, go to: theAPprofessor.org\/podcast-episode-139.html \ud83c\udfc5 Apply for your credential (badge\/certificate) for listening to this episode: theAPprofessor.org\/podcast-episode-139.html\/#badge \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50 Please rate & review this podcast so that others can decide whether to give it a try: RateThisPodcast.com\/theAPprofessor \u2753 Please take the anonymous survey: theAPprofessor.org\/survey \u261d\ufe0f Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) \u2714\ufe0f Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, Revue, Tumblr, or Instagram! @theAPprofessor \ud83d\udcf0 Get the once-or-twice-weekly TAPP Science & Education Updates theAPprofessor.org\/updates The adage that fact is stranger than fiction seems to be especially true for the workings of the brain. (V.S. Ramachandran)   Dendritic Action Potentials 11.5 minutes In this segment, the focus is on a fascinating discovery about nerve signaling related to dendritic action potentials (dCaAPs). These unique potentials occur in layers two and three of the human cerebral cortex and play a role in complex brain functions. Unlike typical action potentials, dendritic action potentials are graded and produced by the influx of calcium ions. They enable processing and decision-making at a more complex level, expanding our understanding of the human brain's uniqueness. \u2605 Scientists Uncover a Never-Before-Seen Type of Signal Occurring in The Human Brain (plain English summary of the new discovery from Science Alert) AandP.info\/p08 \u2605 Dendritic action potentials and computation in human layer 2\/3 cortical neurons (report in Science) AandP.info\/g48 Please rate & review The A&P Professor\u2014it helps others decide whether to give us a try! \ud83d\ude01 \u2605 RateThisPodcast.com\/theAPprofessor   Transducer Model of the Brain 9.5 minutes Join us in this segment as we challenge conventional models of the brain and introduce the transducer model. Inspired by psychologist Robert Epstein, this thought-provoking model likens the brain to a two-way transducer, sending and retrieving information like a mobile phone accessing external servers. While it may sound far-fetched\u2014even quite wacky\u2014the transducer model encourages us to explore alternative perspectives and consider the possibility of information exchange beyond the confines of the brain. \u2605 Your Brain Is Not a Computer. It Is a Transducer. (essay by Robert Epstein about neural transduction theory in Discover Magazine) AandP.info\/wa9 \u2605 Brain as Transducer: What if the brain is not a self-contained information processor? What if it is simply a transducer? (another essay by Robert Epstein in the transducer model) AandP.info\/cp6 \u2605 Brain Waves Synchronize when People Interact (article from Scientific American) AandP.info\/ask \u2605 Should We Extend Deadlines? | Models & Color Codes | TAPP 112   Chemical Signals & Signal Transduction 13.5 minutes Chemical signaling and signal transduction play a crucial role in various systems of the human body. Understanding the connections and similarities between nervous and endocrine signaling helps students grasp these core concepts more deeply. By highlighting structures, functional aspects, and regulatory effects, instructors can foster a comprehensive understanding of chemical signals and the transduction of those signals. Exploring these core concepts within a broader context enhances students' ability to connect and apply their knowledge across different topics. Kevin gives examples of how he approaches this in his courses. \u2605 Big Ideas: The Essential Concepts of A&P | Episode 35 \u2605 Deep Elaboration & Other Stories of Teaching Anatomy & Physiology | TAPP 136 \u2605 Concept Lists Help Students Build Conceptual Frameworks \u2605 Star Power Helps Students Identify Learning Goals | TAPP 98 \u2605 Concept Maps Help Students Find Their Way | Episode 5   People Production: Aileen Park (announcer),  Andr\u00e9s Rodriguez (theme composer,  recording artist), Rev.com team (transcription), Karen Turner (Executive Editor), Kevin Patton (writer, editor, producer, host). 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