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Unit 3: Biological Psychology

Explore the basic parts of neurons and their functions within the nervous system. Learn about dendrites, axons, synaptic vesicles, and more. Discover the principles of Biological Psychology and the complexity of the brain's structure. Uncover the unique features of neurons and how they communicate through synapses. Dive into the different types of neurons and the role of glial cells in supporting neuronal function.

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Unit 3: Biological Psychology

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  1. CHS AP Psychology Unit 3: Biological Psychology Essential Task 3-1: Identify the basic parts of the neuron (dendrites, cell body, axon, terminal buttons, synaptic vesicles, and receptor sites)

  2. BiologicalPsychology behavior mental processes

  3. Principles of Biological Psychology Everything psychological is simultaneously biological. The nervous system is complexity built from simplicity. The brain is both specialized and integrated. The nervous system is “plastic,” especially at early ages of development.

  4. Neurons: The Messengers About 100 billion neurons (nerve cells) in the human brain. Recent estimates put it at about 86 billion. About 100 trillion connections amongst these neurons. Neurons have many of the same features as other cells Nucleus Cytoplasm Cell membrane What makes neurons unique is their shape and function

  5. Brain Activity Map Project Started in 2013 this project is going to attempt to map the connection of every neuron in a human brain by 2023

  6. Structure of Neurons Dendrites Carry information to the cell body from other neurons Cell Body (Soma) Contains nucleus Axon Carries information to the next cell Myelin Sheath Insulates the axon and speeds up the neural impulse

  7. Neuron

  8. Neural Communication

  9. The Synapse The synapse Composed of the terminal button of one neuron, the synaptic space, and the dendrites or cell body of the receiving neuron Terminal button Enlarged area at the end of an axon Synaptic Gap (synaptic cleft) Tiny gap between neurons Receptor Sites Sites on the dendrite of the receiving neuron where neurotransmitters bind fitting like keys into specially designed locks.

  10. Chemical Transmission Between Neurons Synaptic vesicles release neurotransmitters that bind to receptor sites. Sacs in terminal button that release chemicals into synaptic space Chemicals released by synaptic vesicles Sites on the dendrite of the receiving neuron where neurotransmitters bind fitting like keys into specially designed locks.

  11. Chemical Transmission BETWEEN Neurons

  12. Types of Neurons Sensory neurons Carry information from sensory systems to the brain Also referred to as afferent Motor neurons Carry information from the brain to muscles and glands Also referred to as efferent Interneurons (located in the spinal cord) Carry information between other neurons

  13. Glial Cells Cells that insulate and support neurons Creates the myelin sheath Remove waste products Provide nourishment Prevent harmful substances from entering the brain Forms white matter in the brain helping communication across the brain Gray matter is un myelinated brain tissue.

  14. White and Gray Matter

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