Neurological Basis of Psychology PDF
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This document provides notes on the neurological basis of psychology, covering neurons, the nervous system, brain functions, and endocrine glands. It explains the role of neurotransmitters and different types of neurons.
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Neurological Basis of Psychology Psychology Program Faculty 01 Objectives: At the end of this lesson, the students will be able to: 1. Explain the role of neurons in human behavior. 2. Discuss the parts and functions of the neuron. 3. Discuss the parts and functio...
Neurological Basis of Psychology Psychology Program Faculty 01 Objectives: At the end of this lesson, the students will be able to: 1. Explain the role of neurons in human behavior. 2. Discuss the parts and functions of the neuron. 3. Discuss the parts and functions of the nervous system and their role in controlling human behavior. 4. Identify the different parts of the brain and their corresponding functions. 5. Ascertain the parts and functions of endocrine glands especially its role in influencing behavior. 02 NEUROLOGICAL BASIS OF PSYCHOLOGY 12 BILLION OR BASIC BUILDING MORE BLOCKS THE INFORMATION- PROCESSING UNITS RECEIVING AND TRANSMITTING NEURON TRANSMITTING MESSAGES 03 PARTS OF THE NEURON 04 PARTS OF NEURON AND ITS FUNCTIONS DENDRITES SOMA (CELL BODY) AXON MYELIN SHEATH The root like part Contains the nucleus Wire-like structure A fatty layer of tissue of the cell that (brain) of the cell. It is that extends from that surrounds the stretches out from the metabolic center of the some to the axon and serves as the cell body. the cell. axon terminal protective covering. Dendrites will buttons. It islike a receive messages highway in which from other the messages will neurons by travel down the grabbing on to neuron. neurotransmitters. DEOVERS: MARKETING 2020 PARTS OF NEURON AND ITS FUNCTIONS AXON TERMINAL NEUROTRANSMITTERS SYNAPSE The brances at the Chemicals contained in The space end of the axon that the terminal buttons between neurons. contain that enable neurons to neurotransmitters communicate and send them shooting across the synapse. DEOVERS: MARKETING 2020 Three Types of Neurons Sensory Motor Interneuron Neuron Neuron Receives signals from the transmit impulses Carry outgoing impulses or sensory neurons and Sierrawood School received by receptors to signals from the brain to transmits it to the brain and the central nervous the spinal cord organs such to the muscle and glands system (CNS). as the muscles and glands. during emergency situations. Social Science Class 06 Neurotransmitters Chemical messengers that transmit electrical impusles between neurons within 1/10,000th of a second. Synaptic Gap The gap between two neurons. Through this gap, information is passed by the neurotransmitter from the sending neuron to the receiving neuron. 07 Youtube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mItV4rC57kM Major Neurotransmitters It helps the neurons recover after GABA transmission (GAMMA AMINO BUTYRIC ACID) Reduces anxiety and stress It is a significant mood modulator It is one of the most common contributors to mood problems. SEROTONIN It is the key to our feelings of happiness and very important to our emotions 11 It is also known as "adrenaline" and is a neurotransmitter and hormone essential to EPINEPHRINE metabolism It regulates attention, mental focus, arousal and cognition. Responsible for motivation, interest, and drive. DOPAMINE It is associated with positive stress states such as being in love, exercising, listening to music, and sex. It is the major excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain. It is required for learning and GLUTAMATE memory. Low levels can lead to tiredness and poor brain activity. 12 It helps control the sleep-wake cycle. HISTAMINE It promotes the release of epinephrine and norepinephrine Also known as noradrenaline that is produced by the adrenal medulla or mode NOREPINEPHRINE from dopamine. High levels are linked to anxiety, stress, high blood pressure, and hyperactivity Important in focus and concentration High levels experience "mind racing", sleep PEA problems, anxiety and schizophrenia (PHENETHYLAMINE) Low levels experience difficulty paying attention or thinking clearly, and depression. 13