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Nervous System Examples

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Task 1: Label the Neuron Task 2: Label
the

Synapse
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Neuron Type Function
Key
Excitatory potentials:
Inhibitory potentials:

The Processs Examples of neurotransmitters

Cell body has dendrites that receive information from other
neurons.
Info is passed along the axon in the form of an _________________
that ends up at a synaptic knob. The myelin sheath ___________
the axon to speed up nervous transmission.
Small gap before the next neuron is called the synapse or
synaptic cleft
Neurotransmitters are chemicals that are released from the
synaptic knob. They pass across the synapse or synaptic cleft to
Dopamine: Gaba:
Serotonin:
Practice questions
What is a synapse?
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How do synapses ensure that nerve impulses are unidirectional
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Explain the difference between an excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitter.
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Name three different neurotransmitters
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Task 3: Name the neurons

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Important:

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Exam Questions
1.Explain what the function of a neuron is (2 marks)
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2.Explain the process of synaptic transmission (4 marks)
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The endocrine system has a series of
Task 4: Label the major glands in the _______________________ which release chemicals
human body (__________________) throughout the body via the blood
and other bodily fluids. This _______________________,
much like the neurons do, messages to the organs of the
body.
Behaviour is thought to be influenced by hormones, and
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Gland Function

Research:
Hormone _________________, released by the ________________ gland, is thought to be important for reproductive
behaviour. Released following orgasm, aids conception and elicits a feeling of __________________ and calm.
Kosfeld et al (2005) high levels of oxytocin encourage strong bonding between couples. This shows hormonal levels can
affect ________________.
Feldman et al (2007) also works with ____________________________________.
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Task 6: Outline the fight or flight This response is generated from the autonomic nervous system, specifically
the ___________________________________. It is a reflex response designed to help
response. an individual manage _______________________ when under threat. It is also
activated in times of_________________ as the body perceives stress to be a
threat.
This response helps an individual to react quicker than normal and facilitates
optimal functioning so that they can _________________the threat or run away
from it.
It sends a message to

Strengths

Weaknesses

This triggers the release of

Important: Task 7: Give examples of

some of the physical
Much recovery after trauma is due to ________________________________, changes
brought about by intensive
rehabilitation. The brain learns to ____________________ for function. The brain can be taught to learn how to
use the _______________ faculties and function to compensate Change
for the ones that are lost. Why
To support this is Danelli et al. (2013) case study.
Task 9:
Factors
Research
affecting
evidence?
recovery
What happened
Three to the
ways in which the boy?
brain can replace axon
This prompts the following 1.
1.
function after trauma:
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physical changes 2.
2.
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1. 3.
3.
Strengths
Weaknesses
What did
Task
2. Danelli find
8: Define out about the boys hemispheres?
Plasticity: 4.
4.

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3.
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What did researchers conclude?
Evidence:
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