12/9 Hindbrain and Limbic System

Using a worksheet--labeling, identifying location and explaining the function of the brain stem and the limbic system.

12/8 Intro to the Brain

FRQ Practice from Modules 9 & 10

1. Explain the role of each of the following plays in sending a message through a neuron:
a. Dendrites b. Axon c. Myelin Sheath

2. While walking barefoot, you step on a piece of glass.  Before you have a chance to consciously process what has happened, you draw your foot away from the glass.  Identify and explain the three types of neurons that deal with information regarding this painful stimulus.

3. Name and describe the components and subcomponents of the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) --4pts.

Handout on Brain---
3 components of brain study:

Name the structure:
Identify Location:
Explain its function

12/5 Endocrine System

Strive for 5 Questions from p. 53:

1. In what ways are the endocrine and nervous system act similarly?  In what ways are they different?
2. How does the endocrine system's release of hormones influence us?

Chart the function of each:
Hypothalumas
Ovaries
Testes
Pituitary Gland
Pineal Gland
Andrenal Gland
Testes
Pancreas
Thyroid
Parathyroid

4. Why is the pituitary gland referred to as the "master gland"?

p. 54.
1. Explain a simple reflex like pulling our hand away from a burning stove.
2. Which system is at use when you stand and recite the Pledge of Allegiance?
3. Which system controls your heartbeat?
4. Explain the physical reactions of the sympathetic nervous system.
5. Contrast the physical reactions in question 4 to the parasympathetic nervous system.

12/4 Neuroscience and Behavior

Inside Out on Neuroscience and Behavior

Neuron Labeling and Neurotransmitter Chart
Cognitive Mapping of the Nervous System.

12/3 Neurons and the All or None Response

Explain the following from flushing a toilet at home:

Explain the resting potential.

What is the action potential?

Explain the All or  None response.

Explain the Refractory Period from the flushed toilet.

What is the reuptake?

12/2 The Speed of Neurons

Simulations and Experiments on the Speed of Neurons

Sensory Neurons---Interneurons--Motor Neurons

Catching the Ruler.....

12/1 Intro to Neuroscience and Behavior

Read Module #9 p. 76-84

Define the following terms:
biological psychology myelin sheath action potential
neuron refractory period threshold
dendrites all-or-none response synapse
axon neurotransmitters reuptake
endorphins agonist antagonist

Answer the following:
Why are psychologists concerned with human biology?
What are the parts of a neuron, and how are neural impulses generated?
How do nerve cells communicate with other nerve cells