CHAPTER 1: BIOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF BEHAVIOUR

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What does this image represent? Neuron
What is a neuron? A neuron is the basic building block of the nervous system .
What does C represent? The cell body (soma)
What does B represent? The dendrites.
What does A represent? The axon.
The branchlike fibres that are like antennas that collect messages from neighbouring neurons and send them to the cell body are called? Dendrites
Here neighbouring information from other neurons is collected and processed. The cell body
This conducts electrical impulses away from the cell body and to other neurons, muscles, or glands. Axon
-Surround the neurons and hold them in place - Manufacture nutrient chemicals that the neurons need - Form the myelin sheath around some axons - Absorb toxins and waste materials that might damage neurons. Glial cells
Surround neurons and hold them in place Glial cells
Manufacture nutrient chemicals neurons need Glial cells
Form myelin sheath around some axons Glial cells
Absorb toxins and waste materials Glial cells
Fatty insulating layer some neurons have Myelin sheath
Gaps in the myelin sheath that allows impulses to jump, and speeds up transmission Nodes of Ranvier
Protect(s) the brain from toxins -Blood-brain barrier -Glial cells
Nerve activation has how many basic steps? 3
What are the steps for basic nerve activation? 1) The neuron is at resting potential 2) Stimulation' resting turns into action potential; nerve impulse generated 3) The neuron is again at rest.
What is depolarization and when does it occur? -The shift from negative to positive voltage -Occurs during the action potential
Reversal in the membrane's voltage, from -70mV to +40mV (inside). Action potential
The change in polarization in a neuron membrane that leads to a neural impulse Action potential
The interior of the cell is negative. The exterior of the cell is positive. There is a high concentration of sodium ions outside the cell (in the liquid) and chloride ions (outside cell in the liquid). Negatively charged protein ions (A-) and + potassium ions are inside the neuron. Resting potential.
The inside of the cell is positive; outside, negative. Sodium channels open up; flood into the axon, creating depolarization Action potential
Most sodium outside cell; chloride outside cell Potassium inside cell; negative anion proteins inside cell Gates closed Resting potential
Sodium channels open. Sodium floods into axon. K+ channels still closed Action potential generated
Sodium channels close; potassium channels open Restoration of resting potential
What is the voltage of the refractory period? Smaller than -70 mV
Membrane cannot generate another action potential. Absolute refractory period
All-or-none law Action potentials occur at a maximum intensity or they do not occur at all.
-50 mV Action potential threshold
Graded potentials Occur when the absolute threshold is not reached but an action potential occurs as a result of many neurons added up.
Action potential travels down the axon like a burning fuse unmyelinated axons
High conduction speeds generated from jumping of action potential from node to node Myelinated axons
High conduction speeds generated from jumping of action potential from node to node Myelinated axons
Satiago Ramon Y cajal Proposed the idea of synapse.
Otto Loewi Proposed the idea of neurotransmitters
Gap from the axon terminal of one neuron to the dendrites of another Synaptic cleft
True or false: electrical impulses through a wire are faster than impulses through an axon True
Damage to the myelin sheath can cause MS Multiple Scorosis
When the immune system attacks the Myelin Sheath; impulses are slowed down MS
Chemicals that carry messages across the synapse Neurotransmitters
That excite other neurons OR inhibit their firing Neurotransmitters
______Molecules stored within these _______chambers, within the axon terminal Neurotransmitters are stored within synaptic vesicles within the axon terminals.
When the action potential reaches the end of the axon, the axon terminal releases ________ into the place between the end of the sending neuron( _______) and the membrane of the receiving neuron (______). The space is called _______. When an action potential reaches the end of the axon, vesicles bind to the membrane and release neurotransmitters into the synaptic space between the pre-synaptic (sending) neuron and the post-synaptic (receiving) neuron.
When neurotransmitters cross the synaptic space, they bind to ______ which are? When neurotransmitters cross the synaptic space they bind to receptor sites, which are large protein molecules embedded in the membrane.
Space between the pre-synapse and post-synapse? Synaptic cleft.
Neurotransmitter activity moves from synthesis to deactivation. What is this process? 1) Synthesis of neurotransmitter 2) Storage in synaptic vesicles 3) Release into synaptic space 4) Binding to receptor sites 5) Deactivation through reuptake or breakdown
_________ of neurotransmitter --> storage in ______--> Release into ______--> _________to receptor sites --> Deactivation through _______ or breakdown Synthesis of neurotransmitter --> Storage in synaptic vesicles--> Release into synaptic space--> Binding to receptor sites--> Deactivation through re-uptake or breakdown
Synapse
What do A, B, C REPRESENT? A-Pre-synaptic neuron B- Vesicle C- Synaptic cleft
What do D, E, F represent? D- Dendrite (Post-synaptic neuron) E- Receptor (Collection of which: receptor site) F--Neurotransmitter
Neurotransmitters that create depolarization Excitatory transmitters
TRasnmitters that create hyperpolarization Inhibitory
Excitatory--> Depolarizes membrane--> _____likelihood of action potential Increases
Inhibitory--> Hyperpolarizes membrane--> _______likelihood of action potential Decreases
Transmitters are reabsorbed into the pre-synapse Re-uptake
Depression: undersupply Stress and panic disorders: oversupply Inhibitory and excitatory at various sites Involved in learning, memory, wakefulness and eating Norepinephrine
Glutamate Has powerful excitatory effect
GABA Inhibitory; motor control and control of anxiety; many drugs that help with anxiety disorders target______
ACh _____; involved in muscle activity and memory; under[production: alzeimer's disease Excitatory Drugs that block _____ can result in muscular paralysis.
Dopamine Can be inhibitory OR excitatory Involved in pleasure, motivation, reward, voluntary movement control, through processes. Parkinsons: not enough _____ LDOPA tries to increase ____production.
Serotonin Often inhibitory; influences mood, eating, sleep, and sexual behaviour -Low levels cause depression -Prozac prevents the reuptake of _____
Endorphins Reduce pain and increase feelings of well-being; bind to same receptors as morphine and opium, therefore produce similar effects
What does this represent? The main units of the nervous system
What does this chart visualize? Components of the nervous system
The brain and spinal cord comprise what component of the nervous system? CNS: Central nervous system
Label the following components of the brain A-Forebrain B-midbrain C-hindbrain
Label the following A- Frontal lobe B- Parietal lobe C- Occipital lobe D- tEMPORAL LOBE E-Brain stem F-Cerebellum
Label the graph A--Repolarization B--Resting potential C--Hyperpolarization D--Threshold potential E--Resting potential F--Depolarization G--Repolarization H-- Action potential period I--Refractory period
Two major branches of the nervous system Central and peripheral
The hindbrain is composed of the ______ and ______ Cerebellum and brainstem
The nervous system is composed of the _____ and the ______. Central NS and peripheral NS.
The peripheral NS is composed of the ______ and the _______. Somatic system and autonomic system.
The somatic system is a part of the _______nervous system. Its function is? The somatic system is part of the peripheral system. Its function is that it controls voluntary muscle activation.
The autonomic system is part of ______. Its functions are? The autonomic system is part of the nervous system. Its functions are basically involuntary. It is involved with smooth muscles, cardiac muscle, and glands.
The two branches of the autonomic system are? Sympathetic and parasympathetic.
The somatic system Consist of sensory and motor neurons. Sensory neurons transmit messages from eyes. ears, and other sensory receptors; motor neurons send signals from the brain and spinal cord to the muscles. VOLUNTARY PATHWAY.
The autonomic system is involved in? Respiration, circulation, digestion, motivation, emotional behavior, and stress response. Involuntary Sympathetic and parasympathetic
Compare sympathetic and parasympathetic. Both are part of the peripheral--autonomic--nervous system. Sympathetic: activation or arousal function Parasympathetic: inhibitory, slowing down function
Function of the sympathetic system? -Activation/'arousal - "Fight or flight" - Speeds heart rate -Dilation of pupils; slows digestive system so blood is transferred to muscles; increases rate of respiration
Parasympathetic system Lowers heart rate and respiration rate; constricts pupils; dilates blood vessels; stimulates digestive activity
________ and _______ work together to ensure our body is at a state of equilibrium (homeostasis); coordinated sequence of these activities Sympathetic "excite" and parasympathetic "relax".
Connects spinal cord and brain Central Nervous System
Most nerves enter and leave the CNS through the ______ _______. Spinal cord
______ _______ are fast responses that involve the senses and the spinal cord (not the brain). Spinal reflexes
Grey matter is surrounded by white (myelinated) matter; this structure cross-section forms an "H". the neurons are protected by back bone vertebrae. Spinal Cord.
The most active energy consumer of all your organs Your brain
Rate of energy metabolism relatively constant throughout the day/night and even increases slightly as you sleep. 2% of body weight; 20 % oxygen consumption at rest. Your Brain
_________tests measure verbal and non-verbal behaviours affected by areas of brain damage. Used in clinical evaluations of people who may have suffered BD through disease or accidents. Neuropsychological
Specific nervous tissue is destroyed by chemicals, electricity, cold or heat; this produces brain damage (lesions). Or can surgically remove areas and study the consequences. Or can be stimulated--producing opposite effects--through electricity or chemicals. This can be constant if an electrode is implanted. How scientists can test brain damage using sections of the brain and causation
PARTS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE BRAIN STUDY
LOBES AND FUNCTIONS OF BRAIN STUDY STUDY
LEFT AND RIGHT HEMISPHERES OF BRAIN STUDY
BRAIN SCANS STUDY
NEUROTRANSMITTERS AND FUNCTIONS STUDY
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