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Biopsychology: The nervous system Flashcards

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1
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What happens in the CNS?

A

complex information processing takes place

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What is the CNS made up of?

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Brain and Spinal cord

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What is the role of the brain?

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Provides conscious awareness

Involved in all physiological processes (perception, attention, memory e.t.c)

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What are the 4 main regions of the cerebrum?

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Frontal lobe
Parietal lobe
Temporal lobe
Occipital lobe

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What is the frontal lobe associated with?

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associated w/ higher order functioning inc. planning, logic and abstract thinking

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What is the role of the Parietal lobe?

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Integrates info from different senses, such as pressure, pain, temperature, touch.
Plays a role in spatial navigation

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What is the role of the temporal lobe?

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Processes auditory information

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What is the role of the occipital lobe?

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Processes visual information

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What does the brain stem connect?

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Connects the brain and spinal cord

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Role of the spinal cord

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To relay information between the brain and the rest of the body.

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What is the spinal cord capable of?

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Simple reflex actions without the direct involvement of the brain, e.g. pain avoidance

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Role of the peripheral nervous system

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Relays nerve impulses from CNS to the rest of the body

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What is the purpose of the somatic nervous system?

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Maintains communication between the CNS and the outside world - Receives info from senses and transmits it to CNS (afferent impulse). Also transmits info (efferent impulse) from CNS to direct movements of muscles.

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What is the somatic nervous system responsible for?

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Voluntary actions

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What is the autonomic nervous system responsible for?

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Involuntary processes e.g breathing and digestion

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What does the autonomic nervous system play a significant role in?

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Homeostasis (maintenance of heart rate, body temp and blood pressure)

17
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What are the 2 main components of the autonomic nervous system?

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Sympathetic NS

Parasympathetic NS

18
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What does the sympathetic NS do?

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It readies the body for vigorous emergency activity such as the flight or fight response

19
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An example of what happens when the sympathetic nervous system is activated

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increases heart rate

rise in blood pressure

20
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What happens to body processes such as digestion whilst the somatic nervous system is activated?

A

Slows down

21
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What is the role of the parasympathetic nervous system?

A

Return the body to a normal resting state once the threat passes

22
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How does the parasympathetic nervous system act?

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Antagonistically

23
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Example of what the parasympathetic nervous system causes

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Slows down heart rate

Lower blood pressure

24
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Why does the parasympathetic nervous system kick in?

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Because the threat would’ve passed

25
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When the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system interact, what do they create?

A

Homestasis

Psychology: Paper 2 (16 decks)

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