Biopsychology
Specification Requirements:
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The divisions of the nervous system: central and peripheral (somatic and autonomic).
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The structure and function of sensory, relay and motor neurons. The process of synaptic transmission, including reference to neurotransmitters, excitation and inhibition.
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The function of the endocrine system: glands and hormones.
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The fight or flight response including the role of adrenaline.
Requirements broken down - Students should be able to:
The nervous system
- Describe the function of the central nervous system
- Describe the function of the peripheral nervous system
The Endocrine system
- Describe the function of the endocrine system including glands and hormones
- Describe the role of adrenaline and the fight or flight response
Neurons and synapses
- Summarise the role of 3 types of neurones (a. motor neurons, b. sensory neurons, c. relay neurons)
- Describe the structure of a neuron
- Describe the process of synaptic transmission including neurotransmitters, excitation and inhibition.
KEY CONCEPTS
The nervous system
- Nervous system
- Central nervous system (CNS)
- Peripheral nervous system (PNS)
- Somatic Nervous system (SNS)
- Autonomic nervous system (ANS)
The Endocrine system
- Endocrine system
- Gland
- Hormones
- Fight or flight response
- Adrenaline
Neurons and synaptic transmission
- Neuron
- Sensory neurons
- Relay neurons
- Motor neurons
- Synaptic transmission
- Neurotransmitter
- Excitation
- Inhibition
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