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What effect is observed in the body when the sympathetic nervous system is activated?
What effect is observed in the body when the sympathetic nervous system is activated?
How do antidepressant medications work in the body?
How do antidepressant medications work in the body?
What are the two major components of the Central Nervous System (CNS) mentioned in the text?
What are the two major components of the Central Nervous System (CNS) mentioned in the text?
What makes the Enteric Nervous System unique compared to the Autonomic Nervous System?
What makes the Enteric Nervous System unique compared to the Autonomic Nervous System?
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How do motor nerves differ from sensory nerves in their function?
How do motor nerves differ from sensory nerves in their function?
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How does the Autonomic Nervous System differ from the Enteric Nervous System?
How does the Autonomic Nervous System differ from the Enteric Nervous System?
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In the analogy provided, what does psychology represent in relation to computer software?
In the analogy provided, what does psychology represent in relation to computer software?
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Which division of the nervous system controls bodily functions like digestion, heart rate, and pupil size?
Which division of the nervous system controls bodily functions like digestion, heart rate, and pupil size?
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What is the main objective of Behavioural Neuroscience?
What is the main objective of Behavioural Neuroscience?
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How does the brain relate to psychological phenomena according to the text?
How does the brain relate to psychological phenomena according to the text?
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What is the primary function of sensory nerves in the Peripheral Nervous System?
What is the primary function of sensory nerves in the Peripheral Nervous System?
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How does the Autonomic Nervous System differ from the Enteric Nervous System?
How does the Autonomic Nervous System differ from the Enteric Nervous System?
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Which branch of the nervous system is responsible for rest and recuperation?
Which branch of the nervous system is responsible for rest and recuperation?
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In what scenario would the sympathetic nervous system be activated according to the text?
In what scenario would the sympathetic nervous system be activated according to the text?
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What is the role of the Enteric Nervous System (ENS) in the body?
What is the role of the Enteric Nervous System (ENS) in the body?
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How do antidepressant medications produce side effects according to the text?
How do antidepressant medications produce side effects according to the text?
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Study Notes
The Nervous System
- The Central Nervous System (CNS) consists of two major components: the brain and spinal cord.
- The Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) controls bodily functions like digestion, heart rate, and pupil size.
- The Enteric Nervous System (ENS) is unique compared to the ANS as it is capable of functioning independently.
Nerve Functions
- Motor nerves differ from sensory nerves in that they transmit signals from the CNS to muscles and glands, whereas sensory nerves transmit signals from receptors to the CNS.
- The primary function of sensory nerves in the Peripheral Nervous System is to transmit signals from receptors to the CNS.
Antidepressant Medications
- Antidepressant medications work by affecting the levels of neurotransmitters in the brain.
- Antidepressant medications produce side effects by altering neurotransmitter levels.
Behavioural Neuroscience
- The main objective of Behavioural Neuroscience is to understand the neural mechanisms underlying behaviour.
- The brain relates to psychological phenomena by generating them.
Sympathetic Nervous System
- The sympathetic nervous system is activated in response to stress or danger, resulting in the "fight or flight" response.
- The sympathetic nervous system is activated in scenarios where the body needs to respond quickly to a threat.
Analogy
- In the analogy, psychology represents the software that runs on the computer hardware of the brain.
Rest and Recuperation
- The parasympathetic branch of the nervous system is responsible for rest and recuperation.
Enteric Nervous System
- The Enteric Nervous System (ENS) is responsible for controlling the digestive system.
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Test your knowledge on the biological bases of psychological processes, basic anatomy and physiology of the nervous system, research methods, and functional systems in Behavioural Neuroscience. Understand how the brain supports psychological phenomena and its importance in enriching our understanding of psychological processes.
