Psychology and physiology begin here! The brain is the key to who we are and to how we are.

Because there is so much critical information in these sections of studying and understanding the structures and functions of the brain, there are multiple videos and questions.

What are the four lobes of the brain and their primary functions?

Explain what you understand about the three structures of the brain starting with the primitive, reptilian brain.

Discuss structure, location and function of each:

Cerebellum,
Pons
Reticular Formation
Medulla Oblongata
Spinal Cord
Limbic System
Thalamus
Hypothalamus
Amygdala
Hippocampus
Auditory Cortex
Visual Cortex
Ventricles

Action Potential: How are humans electric?

Threshold
Absolute Threshold
Dendrite
Soma
Axon Hillock
Axon
Nodes of Ranvier
Glial Cells
Myelin Sheath
Terminal Branch
Terminal Buds
Synapse
Gateway
Receptor
Magnesium
Sodium
Potassium
Neurotransmitter

Central Nervous System

Describe the structures and functions of the CNS.

Peripheral Nervous System

Describe the structures and functions of the PNS.

Autonomic Nervous System

Describe the structures and functions of the ANS.

Sympathetic Nervous System

Describe the structures and functions of the SNS.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

Describe the structures and functions of the PSNS.

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