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Biological Bases of Behaviors Part 2 Unit 2 Biopsychology Psychology 40S C. McMurray. Source: David Myers Worth Publishers. Nervous System. Central Nervous System (CNS). Peripheral Nervous System (PNS).

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  1. Biological Bases of Behaviors Part 2Unit 2 Biopsychology Psychology 40S C. McMurray Source: David Myers Worth Publishers

  2. Nervous System Central Nervous System (CNS) Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)

  3. http://videos.howstuffworks.com/discovery/6835-human-body-built-for-survival-video.htmhttp://videos.howstuffworks.com/discovery/6835-human-body-built-for-survival-video.htm "You have brains in your head.You have feet in your shoes.You can steer yourselfAny direction you choose.” Watch video: Human brain built for survival

  4. Nervous System The brain is the center of the nervous system. The spinal cord and nerves are the connections. Nerves carry electrochemical signals to and from different areas of the nervous system as well as between the nervous system and other tissues and organs. Watch video clip: Neurons, how they work http://www.neok12.com/php/watch.php?v=zX784a525472754f71401a45&t=Nervous-System

  5. The Nervous System Nervous System: Consists of all the nerve cells. It is the body’s speedy, electrochemical communication system. Central Nervous System (CNS): the brain and spinal cord. Peripheral Nervous System (PNS): the sensory and motor neurons that connect the central nervous system (CNS) to the rest of the body.

  6. The Nervous System

  7. Peripheral Nervous System Somatic Nervous System:Part of the peripheral nervous system that controls the body’s skeletal muscles. Autonomic Nervous System: Part of the PNS that controls the glands and other muscles. The body’s automatic actions (eg. breathing and heartbeat)

  8. Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) Sympathetic Nervous System: Division of the ANS that arouses the body, mobilizing its energy in stressful situations. Known as: FIGHT or FLIGHT response Parasympathetic Nervous System: Division of the ANS that calms the body, conserving its energy. Sympathetic vs Parasympathetic http://www.garyfisk.com/anim/autonomicns.swf

  9. Fight or Flight Response • fight or flight

  10. Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) Sympathetic NS “Arouses” (fight-or-flight) Parasympathetic NS “Calms” (rest and digest)

  11. Fainting Goats • fainting goat video

  12. Neurons • The body’s information system is built from billions of interconnected cells called neurons. • A neuron is a nerve cell. • Neurons communicate with each other through an electrochemical process. • Neurons are the basic building blocks of the nervous system. • animation

  13. Neuron A nerve cell, or a neuron, consists of many different parts.

  14. Neuron Review • Neuron animation • http://www.garyfisk.com/anim/neuronparts.swf • Neural transmission • http://www.garyfisk.com/anim/neurotransmission.swf

  15. Parts of a Neuron Cell Body: Life support center of the neuron. Dendrites:Branching extensions at the cell body. Receive messages from other neurons. Axon:Long single extension of a neuron, covered with myelin [MY-uh-lin] sheath to insulate and speed up messages through neurons. Terminal Branches of axon: Branched endings of an axon that transmit messages to other neurons.

  16. Action Potential A neural impulse. A brief electrical charge that travels down an axon and is generated by the movement of positively charged atoms in and out of channels in the axon’s membrane.

  17. Synapse Synapse [SIN-aps]ajunction between the axon tip of the sending neuron and the dendrite or cell body of the receiving neuron. This tiny gap is called the synaptic gap or cleft.

  18. Neurotransmitters Neurotransmitters (chemicals) released from the sending neuron travel across the synapse and bind to receptor sites on the receiving neuron, thereby influencing it to generate an action potential.

  19. Neurotransmitters Active psych synaptic transmission and neurotransmitters

  20. The Endocrine System The Endocrine Systemisthe body’s “slow” chemical communication system. Communication is carried out by hormones synthesized by a set of glands.

  21. Hormones Hormonesare chemicals synthesized by the endocrine glands that are secreted in the bloodstream. Hormones affect the brain and many other tissues of the body.

  22. Pituitary Gland • Is called the “master gland.” It releases hormones that regulate other glands. • Releases the growth hormone.

  23. Thyroid Glands Regulate metabolic rate. Produces a hormone called thyroxine.

  24. Adrenal Glands and Pancreas Adrenal glands secrete hormones adrenaline (epinephrine and norepinephrine) during stressful and emotional situations. Pancreas secretes insulin to regulate the level of sugar in the blood.

  25. Gonads • Sex glands are located in different places in men and women. They regulate bodily development and maintain reproductive organs in adults. • Testis produce the hormone testosterone. • The ovaries produce estrogen.

  26. Pineal Gland Pineal gland produces Melatonin. Melatonin regulates the sleep cycle.

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