biopsychology approach

Question 1

two main functions of the nervous system

Answer 1

collect, process and respond to information in the environment

co-ordinate the working of different organs and cells

Question 2

what is your central nervous system made up off

Answer 2

brain - conscious awareness

spinal cord - extension of brain and reason for reflex actions

Question 3

what is the peripheral nervous system

Answer 3

transmits messages through millions of neurons

Question 4

what are the two parts of the peripheral nervous system

Answer 4

somatic nervous system - carries sensory and motor information

automic nervous system - governs vital functions (breathing, heart rate ect)

Question 5

what is sympathetic and parasympathetic

Answer 5

sympathetic get you going

parasympathetic brings you back to normal

Question 6

what are the three different neurons

Answer 6

sensory neurons - carries messages from PNS to CNS

relay neurons - connect sensory to motor or relay neurons

motor neurons - connect CNS muscle or glands (effectors)

Question 7

what is synaptic transmission

Answer 7

where the neighbouring neuron communicates with each other through chemical messages

Question 8

what is excitation

Answer 8

neurotransmitter increases the positive charge of the post synaptic neuron
more likley for an electric impulse to be passed on

Question 9

what is inhibition

Answer 9

neurotransmitter increase the negative charge of the post synaptic neuron
less likley for an electric impulse to be passed on