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General Psychology (PSY2200 MBAC) . Chapter 02: Neuroscience and Behavior. Anatomy of a Neuron. Neural Communication [Structures]. Neural Communication [Neurotransmitters]. Video. Neural Communication. Neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters [Medicine]. Brain Structure.
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General Psychology(PSY2200 MBAC) Chapter 02: Neuroscience and Behavior
Video Neural Communication
Examples Nervous System in Action
Lou Gehrig’s Disease[Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis; ALS] • Lou Gehrig (“Pride” and “Iron Man” of the New York Yankees) • Baseball 1923 – 1939 • Multiple World Series • 2130 consecutive games • 1938: Gehrig starts to lose strength • 1941: Gehrig dies at age 38 • ALS First described by Jean-Martin Charcot in 1869
ALS • 6 in 100,000 people • Death usually within 5 years of diagnosis • Weakness first in throat and upper chest, then down arms and legs • Problems swallowing and speaking • No problems with sensory system, cognitive function, bowel or bladder control, or sexual function • Cause: Death of motor neurons connecting nervous system to muscles enabling movement
Video Planning, Life Goals, and the Frontal Lobe