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Biopsychology Nervous System

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show The Brain and Spinal Cord (don' say spine)  
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show Control of behaviour and regulation of body's physiological processes such as breathing  
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Main function of the Spinal Cord   show
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show CNS (Central Nervous System) and PERIPHERAL nervous system  
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show SOMATIC and AUTONOMIC nervous system  
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The two systems that the AUTONOMIC nervous system is divided into   show
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(CNS) The brain can be divided into 4 main areas   show
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(CNS) The largest part of the human brain   show
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show LOBES. Each lobe has a different function.  
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show Split down the middle into 2 halves which are called (Cerebral) Hemispheres. They are connected by the Corpus Callosum.  
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show THOUGHT and producing SPEECH  
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show Controlling motor skills and balance- co-ordinate precise movements  
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show The Thalamus and the Hypothalamus  
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(CNS) Main function of the Thalamus   show
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(CNS) Main function of the Hypothalamus   show
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show Regulates automatic and vital life processes such as heartbeat, swallowing and breathing. Motor and Sensory neurones travel through the brain stem allowing impulses to pass between BRAIN and SPINAL CORD.  
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show The part of the nervous system that is outside of the brain and spinal cord  
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The two main divisions of the PNS   show
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Somatic Nervous system - function   show
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show From the senses TO The CNS  
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show FROM the CNS TO the effectors (muscles and glands)  
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What are VOLUNTARY actions?   show
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Function of the ANS   show
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show NORADRENALINE-STIMULATING effects.  
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Neurotransmitter (and functions) associated with the PARASYMPATHETIC part of the ANS.   show
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The type of responses the Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS) is involved in.   show
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show Increase pupil size, more light in eye-better vision. Increase heart rate, greater blood flow to skeletal muscles.Glycogen in liver converted to glucose for energy. Adrenal medulla stimulated to release adrenaline. Bronchial tubes dilate -more O2 intake  
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show Relaxes body after an emergency has passed. Slows heart rate and reduces blood pressure. PNS begins again (inhibited under SNS arousal). Energy is conserved. (REST and DIGEST).  
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