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Psychology A2- Biopsychology

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By: Aneesh Singh
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Decks in this class (12)

Lesson 1- Division of the Nervous System- Central & Peripheral
What is the central nervous system,
What is the role function of the cns,
What are the 4 main areas of the ...
11  cards
Lesson 12 – Endogenous Pacemakers and Exogenous Zeitgebers
Why do we have,
What does endogenous pacemakers l...,
What is the most important endoge...
12  cards
Lesson 11 – Ultradian and Infradian Rhythms
What is an ultradian rhythm,
What is an example of an ultradia...,
Describe the example of ultradian...
10  cards
Lesson 10 – Circadian Rhythms
What are biological rhythms,
Why have biological rhythms evolved,
What are the 3 types of biologica...
19  cards
Lesson 9 – Studying the Brain
How many ways are there to study ...,
What are the ways in which the br...,
What are post mortem examinations
10  cards
Lesson 8 – Plasticity and Functional Recovery
What is brain plasticity,
What are 3 examples of brain plas...,
How does life experience effect b...
14  cards
Lesson 7 – Lateralisation of Function
What is lateralisation of function,
What is the corpus callosum,
What is the left hemisphere mainl...
10  cards
Lesson 6 – Localisation of Function
What is the localisation of function,
Where is the visual cortex located,
How is visual information passed ...
20  cards
Lesson 5- Fight/Flight Response & Role of Adrenaline
What is the fight flight mechanism,
What happens in a sudden stressfu...,
What happens in a ongoing stressf...
9  cards
Lesson 4- Function of Endocrine System- Glands & Hormones
What is a gland,
What is the endocrine system,
What are the 2 functions of the e...
25  cards
Lesson 3- Process of Synaptic Transmission- Neurotransmitters, Excitation & Inhibition
What is synaptic transmission,
What is action potential,
Describe how messages are transmi...
12  cards
Lesson 2- Structure & Function of Sensory, Relay & Motor Neurons
What are neurons,
How do neurons communicate with o...,
What is the nucleus
21  cards

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