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Biological Bases of Behavior Flashcards

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Examines influence of genetic factors on behavior & role of brain, nervous system, endocrine system, & bodily chemicals in regulation of behavior

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Physiological/Biological Psychology

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cells life support center

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soma/ cell body

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receives messages from other cells

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dendrites

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forms junctions with other cells

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terminal branches of axons

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passes messages from the cell body to other neutrons, muscles or glands

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axon

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electrical signal traveling down the axon

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neural impulse

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covers the axon of some neurons and helps speed neural speed

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myelin sheath

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neural communication

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nervous system

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slide 6-7

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arouses, mobilizing for fight or flight

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sympathetic division

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calms, conserving resources

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parasympathetic division

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Nerves in peripheral nervous system

Axons carry info inward from peripheral nervous system to central nervous system

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afferent nerves (sensory neurons)

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Nerves in peripheral nervous system

Axons carry info outward from central nervous system to peripheral nervous system

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Efferent nerves (motor neurons)

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Cerebellum
Lower brainstem (includes medulla & pons)
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hindbrain

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Reticular formation (runs through hindbrain & midbrain)

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midbrain

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Thalamus
Limbic system (includes hypothalamus, hippocampus, & amygdala)
Cerebrum (includes cerebral cortex)

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forebrain

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associated with emotions & basic biological drives

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limbic system

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cerebral cortex is outer layer. Has 2 hemispheres & 4 lobes

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cerebrum

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brain strutures and funtions

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slide 12-13

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Set of glands that secrete hormones (chemical messengers released by endocrine glands) that travel through bloodstream to help control bodily functioning

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endocrine system

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Master gland of endocrine system

Controlled by nervous system through hypothalamus in limbic system of brain

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pituitary gland

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Brain’s ability to change, especially during childhood, by:

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Building new pathways based on experience
Reorganizing after damage
Forming new neurons (neurogenesis)
Natural promoters include exercise, sleep, & stimulating environment

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