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Decks in this class (12)

1- the nervous system
What does the cns consist of 1,
What are he 2 main functions of t...,
What are the 4 main areas of the ...
12  cards
2- neurons
Define neurons 1,
Describe the structure of a neuron 2,
Describe a sensory neuron 3
5  cards
3- synaptic transmission
Explain the process of synaptic t...,
What is re uptake 2,
Why can information only travel i...
8  cards
4- endocrine system
Describe the endocrine system 1,
Where is the pituitary gland and ...,
How does the hypothalamus control...
8  cards
5- fight or flight response
What is the role of the amygdala 1,
Role of sympathomedullary pathway...,
How does adrenaline prepare the b...
6  cards
6- localisation of function
What does localisation of functio...,
Where are the visual centres 2,
Where are the auditory centres 3
15  cards
7- lateralisation of function
What is lateralisation of function 1,
What are the left and right hemis...,
How are the 2 hemispheres of the ...
9  cards
8- plasticity and functional recovery
What is brain plasticity 1,
Describe life experience and brai...,
Describe video games and brain pl...
11  cards
9- studying the brain
Describe the procedure for post m...,
Advantages of post mortem 1 2,
Disadvantages of post mortem 2 3
12  cards
10- circadian rhythms
Define biological rhythms 1,
What are the 3 types of biologica...,
How long are circadian rhythms 3
13  cards
11- ultradian and infradian rhythms
How long are ultradian rhythms 1,
What is an example of an ultradia...,
Explain the sleep stages 3
10  cards
12- endogenous pacemakers and exogenous zeitgebers
What do the biological rhythms ge...,
What is the most important endoge...,
What is the scn and what does it ...
14  cards

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