The Biological Perspective

NEUROSCIENCE AND YOU

Monday, September 21

Cohort 2 Day 1 (Cycle A)

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CH2HW1: Read pp. 52-55 (Remember to Create index cards for each term to help you for quiz)

What is the nervous system?
Define the term neuroscience.
What is a neuron?

Watch the video My Psych Lab - How the Brain Works? part 1

4. Identify the role of each of the following within the neuron

- dendrites
- soma
- axon
- axon terminals / terminal buttons
- glial cells
- myelin sheath
- nerves
- all or none law principal
- synapse
- neurotransmitters
- excitatory or inhibitory neurotransmitters

INTRO. TO THE BRAIN

Tuesday, September 22

Cohort 2 Day 2 (Cycle A)

Aim: What role do neurons play in the nervous system?

CH2HW2: Read pp. 56-58 (Create index cards for each term/ process)

1. What does it mean when a neuron is at rest AKA resting potential?

2.How does the resting potential differ from an action potential?

3. What does it mean when a neuron fires in an "all or none" fashion?

Watch the video My Psych Lab again - How the Brain Works? part 1

4. Complete the worksheet

QUIZ TOMORROW

Wednesday, September 23

Cohort 2 Day 3 (Cycle A)

AIM: QUIZ plus How do neurons communicate with one another?

CH2HW3: Read pp. 56-58 (Create index cards for each term/ process)

Part A: Define the following terms

neurotransmitters
synapse / synaptic gap
receptor sites
excitatory synapses
inhibitory synapses
antagonists
agonists

Part B: EXPLAIN THE ROLE OF THE FOLLOWING NEUROTRANSMITTERS

What role does acetylcholine ACh play?
What role does dopamine DA play?
What role does serotonin(5-HT) play?
What role does glutamate play?
What role does GABBA play?
What role do endorphins play?
Define the process of re-uptake.

Thursday, September 24

Cohort 2 Day 4 (Cycle A)

Aim: How do neurons use neurotransmitters to communicate with one another?

CH2HW4 - (Continue to create index cards for each term/ process)

Watch Khan Academy on Drugs and Neurotransmitters (to the left)

Based on the video explain the difference of the three types of drugs and their effect on neurotransmitters:

THE THREE TYPES ARE KNOWN AS

Agonists
Antagonists
Re-uptake Inhibitors

Watch the 2ND VIDEO and identify how drugs impact on neurotransmitters. (Please scroll down on the right hand side to the very bottom to watch "What’s In It For Me?: Your Brain on Drugs" Not the one that shows up when you click on the link.

1. How do various drugs impact on our neurotransmitter action?

2. How do drugs impact on brain function?

3. Cite two examples from the video

TEST ON TUESDAY - YOU MAY ONLY USE YOUR INDEX CARDS -

Friday, September 25

Cohort 2 Day 5 (Cycle A)

AIM: REVIEW THE ROLE OF NEURONS

TEST ON TUESDAY - PLEASE UPDATE YOUR INDEX CARDS FOR EXAM - THIS IS A TIMED EXAM - SO PLEASE DO NOT RELY ON THE CARDS - YOU NEED TO KNOW THE MATERIAL BEFORE YOU TAKE THE TEST

Monday, September 28

Day 1, Cohort 1, Cycle B

AIM: REVIEW FOR TEST

What role do neurotransmitters play?

Tuesday, September 29

Day 2, Cohort 1, Cycle B

AIM: TEST

CH2HW5: Read Text pp. 64- 67

Watch the Video The Basics: How the Brain Works Part 2: Nervous System (00:01 -1:35)

Continue to create index cards for each term/ process)

What are the two parts of the CNS?
What role does the brain play?
What role does the spinal cord play?
How do the axons differ within the spinal cord?
Identify the three types of neurons which impact the spinal cord?
What is a reflex arc?
Define the term neuroplasticity.
How does neuroplasticity work at the neural level

Watch the video The Plastic Brain (ALL)

9. What role does neuroplasticity play in traumatic brain injuries?

10. Why are stem cells important in neuroplasticity?

Wednesday, September 30

Day 3, Cohort 1, Cycle B

Aim: What role does the Central Nervous System play?

CH2HW6: Read pp 67-71 (Continue to create index cards for each term/ process)

1. The Central Nervous System is composed of the brain and the spinal cord. What are the key systems of the peripheral nervous system?

2. Describe the role of the somatic nervous system.

3. Describe the two main components of the autonomic nervous system.

4. How is the autonomic nervous system divided?

5. Why is the sympathetic nervous system called the fight or flight response?

6. What specific ways does the body respond to stress?

- What impact does stress have on your pupils?

- What impact does stress have on the heart?

- What impact does stress have on blood circulation?

- Which glands become active?

7. Which organs or systems become under-active when you are stressed?

8. Why is the parasympathetic nervous system called the rest and digest system?

9. How does the parasympathetic nervous system return the body to normal functioning?

- PUPILS

- HEART

DIGESTION

- GLANDS

Thursday, October 1

Day 4, Cohort 1, Cycle B

Aim: How does the nervous system handle stress?

CH2HW7: Read pp. 71- 74 Continue to create index cards for each term/ process)

1. How do glands communicate throughout the body?

2. Identify the role of each gland and list the important hormones for each gland

Pituitary

Function
Key Hormones
Impact

Pineal

Function
Key Hormones
Impact

Thyroid

Function
Key Hormones
Impact

Pancreas

Function
Key Hormones
Impact

Gonads

Function
Key Hormones
Impact

Adrenal

Function
Key Hormones
Impact

Friday, October 2

Day 4, Cohort 1, Cycle B

Aim: How does the endocrine system impact our affect, cognition and behavior?

STUDY FOR TEST ON TUESDAY - Have your index cards ready

Please note moving forwards - there will be pop quizzes - always have cards with you

Monday, October 5

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT - COMPLETE WORKSHEET GIVEN IN CLASS

Day 1, Cohort 2, Cycle B - TEST ON FRIDAY

Tuesday, October 6

AIM: Finish the endocrine system and review the reflex arc

Day 2, Cohort 2, Cycle B

CH2HW8- read pp. 75-80

Why is lesioning practiced in brain studies?
What are the drawbacks of lesion studies?
How does ESB work?
Why is DBS considered an invasive procedure?
What is the purpose of TMS & tDCS considered noninvasive?
How do CT map the brain?
How do MRIs improve what we know about the brain?

Wednesday, October 7

Day 3, Cohort 2, Cycle B

AIM: How do psychologists study the brain (part 1)?

CH2HW8- read pp. 75-80

How does an EEG work? What does an EEG measure how does it differ from a MRI and CT SCAN?
What is a MEG used for?
How does a PET scan work?
How does a fMRI OPERATE? How does this differ from a traditional MRI?

Thursday, October 8

Day 4, Cohort 2, Cycle B

AIM: How do psychologists study the brain (part 2)?

STUDY FOR TEST

Friday, October 9

Day 5, Cohort 2, Cycle B

TEST - EVERYTHING WE HAVE COVERED IN CHAPTER 2 SO FAR

CH2 HW 9

What are the three main divisions of the brain?
Identify the sections of each of the main divisions of the brain.
Draw a picture of the hindbrain and label each section. Take a picture of your drawing and include with your homework.
Identify the important functions of each of these regions

Medulla

Pons

Reticular Formation

Cerebellum

Tuesday, October 13

Day 2, Cohort 1, Cycle A

AIM: Describe the role of the hindbrain

CH2 HW 10 Read pp. 82- 83

What areas do the forebrain include?
Where is the subcortical area of the brain located
What area does the limbic system represent
Identify the key structures of the limbic system and explain why each of them are so important.

Wednesday, October 14

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Thursday, October 15

Day 4, Cohort 1, Cycle A

AIM: Describe the role of the limbic system?

CH2HW11: Read pp. 85-87

Define where the cortex in the brain?
Why is the cortex so wrinkled?
What are the two main sections of the cortex called?
What role does the corpus callosum play between the hemispheres?
Describe how contralateral organization work in the brain
Describe the major functions of each of the 4 lobes of the cerebrum

a. Occipital

b. Parietal

c. Temporal

d. Frontal

REVIEW - WATCH VIDEO - HOW THE BRAIN WORKS Part II

Friday, October 16

Day 5, Cohort 1, Cycle A

HAVE A NICE WEEKEND!

HINDBRAIN

Hindbrain

limbic system

Limbic System

Tuesday, October 20

Day 2, Cohort 2, Cycle A

AIM: Describe the role the cerebrum plays in our lives

CH2 HW 12

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REVIEW SHEET - COUNTS AS QUIZ (100 points) - SPELLING DEFINITELY COUNTS - ALL ANSWERS MUST BE IN lower case - even brain scan questions (ie. eeg/ct /pet/mri/fmri)

Wednesday, October 21

Day 3, Cohort 2, Cycle A

AIM: Describe the role the cerebrum plays in our lives

CH2 HW 12:

Describe the purpose of the association area.
Where is the association area located?

WATCH THE VIDEO: THE BASICS HOW THE BRAIN WORKS PT II (start at 2:20 minutes)

What did Paul Broca discover in the frontal lobe in the 19th century
Define the term aphasia
How does an aphasia in the Wernicki region differ from an aphasia in the Broca region?

Thursday, October 22

Day 4, Cohort 2, Cycle A

AIM: What does the Association, Broca and Wernicki areas control in our daily lives?
CH2 HW 12:

Why are the two hemispheres considered similiar yet different? Cite examples
Why is Roger Sperry considered a pioneer in this field? What did he discover?
How did Sperry prove lateral specialization in the two hemispheres?
Go to Hemispheric Specialization Experiment
Imagine you are split brained patient and presented a cup of coffee to your right visual field. A researcher asks you to identify what it is using Sperry's experiment would you be able to identify(describe verbally) the coffee? WHY OR WHY NOT?
Imagine you are split brained patient and presented a cup of coffee to your left visual field. A researcher asks you to identify what it is using Sperry's experiment would you be able to identify (describe verbally) the coffee? WHY OR WHY NOT?
If you are right handed, what part of the brain is in control of motor skills?
Where would your Broca and Wernicki region be likely located if you were LEFT HANDED?