NERVOUS SYSTEM Two major divisions 1. Central Nervous System (CNS) 2. Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) Three specific functions 1. Receives sensory input.
Unit 1B: Nerve Impulses and Synapses. Nerve Impulse A neuron’s job is to transmit a message to a muscle, gland, or another neuron The message travels.
NERVOUS SYSTEM Sydney Hirrschoff. NERVOUS SYSTEM FUNCTION The nervous system is made up of the brain, spinal cord, sensory organs, and all of the nerves.
The Nervous System Feeling nervous? By: Conor Chinitz, Kelvin Chen, Nathan Bolton, Jack Clifford.
Study guide…part 1 What are the three types of neurons? What is the structure of a neuron? How does saltatory conduction change the speed of the impulse?
Chemistry of Alzheimer’s Disease: Role of amyloid-beta, metal ions, and reactive oxygen species Peter Faller LCC, Toulouse [email protected].
Smart Drugs Wouldn’t it be nice if you could take a pill and not study for exams? There are drugs called “cognitive enhancers” or “smart drugs” Originally.
Abnormal Psychology Dr. David M. McCord Paradigms.
10/8 AP Psych Class Announcements : Test or vocab quiz make-up: Shaniya, Madeline, Brooklyn, Aim: to discuss the functions of the nervous system categories,
Neuroscience, Genetics and Behavior. True or False? “Basic biological processes underlie all human behavior.” “Basic biological processes underlie all.
Neurons and Nerve Impulses. If your body used only chemical signals to send messages, your interaction with the environment would be very slow, too slow.
CHAPTER 28 Nervous System 28.1 Nervous systems receive sensory input, interpret it, and send out appropriate commands The nervous system has three interconnected.