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Y1 Psychology: Biological Central Nervous System Part 1
This deck covers key concepts of the central and peripheral nervous systems, including their components and functions, as well as the roles of various brain structures.
What is the central nervous system?
A network of neurons that connects the brain and the spinal cord.
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What is the central nervous system?
A network of neurons that connects the brain and the spinal cord.
What is the peripheral nervous system and what are its components?
All of the nerves cells outside of the CNS • Somatic nervous system (voluntary bodily functions) • Autonomic nervous system (involuntary bodily functi...
What is the autonomic nervous system made up of?
• Sympathetic nervous system (fight or flight that induces an increase in bodily functions) • Parasympathetic (involved with slowing down bodily funct...
What is the endocrine system?
A chemical messenger system consisting of hormones that travel via the blood.
What is the function of ventricles?
A communicating network of cavities in the brain that are filled with cerebrospinal fluid.
What is the function of the striatum?
A component in the basal ganglia involved in stimulating voluntary movement.
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
What is the central nervous system? | A network of neurons that connects the brain and the spinal cord. |
What is the peripheral nervous system and what are its components? | All of the nerves cells outside of the CNS • Somatic nervous system (voluntary bodily functions) • Autonomic nervous system (involuntary bodily functions) |
What is the autonomic nervous system made up of? | • Sympathetic nervous system (fight or flight that induces an increase in bodily functions) • Parasympathetic (involved with slowing down bodily functions) |
What is the endocrine system? | A chemical messenger system consisting of hormones that travel via the blood. |
What is the function of ventricles? | A communicating network of cavities in the brain that are filled with cerebrospinal fluid. |
What is the function of the striatum? | A component in the basal ganglia involved in stimulating voluntary movement. |
What is the function of the limbic system? | Concerned with emotions and memories, includes the hypothalamus, hippocampus, and amygdala. |
What are 3 functions of the frontal lobe? | 1) Problem solving 2) Personality 3) Impulse control |
What are 3 functions of the amygdala? | 1) Emotions 2) Fight or flight with the survival instincts 3) Memory |
Describe the function of the hypothalamus. | It is responsible for the production of essential hormones and temperature regulation. |
What are 3 functions of the parietal lobe? | 1) Process sensory information from all over the body 2) Processing language and maths and speech 3) Processing visual information of spatial awareness |
What are 3 functions of the temporal lobe? | 1) Primary auditory perception 2) Receives sensory info from the ears 3) Processes the info into meaningful speech and words |
What are 3 functions of the occipital lobe? | 1) Visual processing 2) Organises images we can understand them 3) Spatial organisation |
What is the function of the medial temporal lobe? | Responsible for declarative memory of facts and events that can be consciously recalled. |
What is the function of the cerebellum? | It coordinates voluntary motor activities to ensure smooth musical activity. |