Random Analogies
Another Cellualar Switch....
a: Cell receptor ~
b: kind of switch
What: "Each cellular receptor is like a kind of switch connected to a lock-and-key mechanism, similar to the ignition system for a car. Only the binding of a specific chemical to the receptor will trigger the molecular switch, just as a car will start only if the correct key is inserted into its ignition."
Useful?
Writer: Not Stated
LCC:
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Date: May 14 2013 1:43 PM
# 3185 Critique Analogy
a: hippocampus ~
b: file finder
What:
"The hippocampus is like the brain's file fmder for locating information in stored memory. "
Useful?
Writer: Temple Grandin
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Where:
Date: Feb 21 2014 4:25 PM
# 5008 Critique Analogy
a: Neuroplasticity ~
b: bowl of popcorn
What: "The capacity of the brain is remarkable and it has only been 3 weeks! Remember that the neuroplasticity window is limited by both time and capacity. Our brain injury survivor has just used up about 1/3 of his 'open-window' time and about 1/2 of his neuroplastic capacity to improve the control of his unaffected hand (not his affected hand). So in terms of the bowl of popcorn, he has very little left for the second show-the synaptic connections that need to be made to promote recovery."
Useful?
Writer: Not Stated
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Where:
Date: Dec 16 2014 5:49 PM
# 6780 Critique Analogy
a: temperature inversion ~
b: blanket made of air
What:
Useful?
Writer: Lucrezia
LCC:
Where: Reference Link Has Evaporated
Date: Feb 5 2015 11:30 AM
# 7244 Critique Analogy
