Unit 3: Biological (8-10% combined) 3A Neural Processing & Endocrine System – An effective introduction to the relationship between physiological processes and behavior including the influence — of neural function, the nervous system and the brain, and genetic contributions to behavior is an important — element in the AP course. This Unit is split up into 3 mini units to help one digest the information Learning Identify basic processes and systems in the biological bases of behavior, including parts of the neuron • Objectives and the process of transmission of a signal between neurons. (3A) Discuss the influence of drugs on neurotransmitters (e.g., reuptake mechanisms, agonists, • antagonists). (3A) Discuss the effect of the endocrine system on behavior. (3A) • Describe the nervous system and its subdivisions and functions: • central and peripheral nervous systems; (3A) — Vocab Biological psychology* threshold somatic nervous system* 27 terms Neuron synapse autonomic nervous system* (* = app) Sensory neurons* neurotransmitter* sympathetic nervous system* Motor neurons* reuptake parasympathetic nervous Interneurons endorphins system* Dendrite nervous system reflex* Axon central nervous system endocrine system* myelin sheath peripheral nervous system hormones* action potential nerves adrenal glands pituitary glands Key none none Figures Readings Neural Communication (pgs. 51-58) The Nervous System (pgs. 59-61) The Endocrine System (pgs. 62-63) Chapter Neural Communication Outline Neurons How Neurons Communicate How Neurotransmitters Influence Us How Drugs and Other Chemicals Alter Neurotransmission The Nervous System The Peripheral Nervous System The Central Nervous System The Endocrine System PLANNER DATE ASSIGNMENT DUE DATE 9/17 Neural Communication 9/18 9/18 Writing Assignment: Action Potential and Toilets 9/19 9/19 The Nervous System & The Endocrine System 9/20 9/20 Study for Unit Exam 3A Unit Exam 3A on 9/21
Unit 3: Biological (8-10% combined) – 3A Neural Processing & Endocrine System An effective introduction to the relationship between physiological processes and behavior — including the influence of neural function, the nervous system and the brain, and genetic contributions to behavior — is an important element in the AP course. This Unit is split up into 3 mini units to help one digest the information Learning Objectives • Identify basic processes and systems in the biological bases of behavior, including parts of the neuron and the process of transmission of a signal between neurons. (3A) • Discuss the influence of drugs on neurotransmitters (e.g., reuptake mechanisms, agonists, antagonists). (3A) • Discuss the effect of the endocrine system on behavior. (3A) • Describe the nervous system and its subdivisions and functions: — central and peripheral nervous systems; (3A) Vocab 27 terms (* = app) Biological psychology* Neuron Sensory neurons* Motor neurons* Interneurons Dendrite Axon myelin sheath action potential threshold synapse neurotransmitter* reuptake endorphins nervous system central nervous system peripheral nervous system nerves somatic nervous system* autonomic nervous system* sympathetic nervous system* parasympathetic nervous system* reflex* endocrine system* hormones* adrenal glands pituitary glands Key Figures none none Readings Neural Communication (pgs. 51-58) The Nervous System (pgs. 59-61) The Endocrine System (pgs. 62-63) Chapter Outline Neural Communication Neurons How Neurons Communicate How Neurotransmitters Influence Us How Drugs and Other Chemicals Alter Neurotransmission The Nervous System The Peripheral Nervous System The Central Nervous System The Endocrine System PLANNER DATE ASSIGNMENT DUE DATE 9/17 Neural Communication 9/18 9/18 Writing Assignment: Action Potential and Toilets 9/19 9/19 The Nervous System & The Endocrine System 9/20 9/20 Study for Unit Exam 3A Unit Exam 3A on 9/21
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