The Nervous System. Unit 2: The Human Body and Brain

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1 The Nervous System Unit 2: The Human Body and Brain

2 Homework: Due Thursday/Friday Pages Answer Questions 1-3 on pg. 58 Answer Questions 1-3 on pg. 67

3 Quiz on Wed/Thurs Review sheets Make a quiz for your partner Take your partner s quiz Ask any questions you have about the quiz

4 Autobiographies Thesis Writing Sentences at end of Introduction 2. Clear and to the point 3. State the major ideas of what you will be discussing in the rest of your paper WORKS CITED: If you are using outside sources, which you should be, and you don t cite them, IT IS PLAGIARISM!!!

5 Understanding the Nervous System Our body systems communicates through neurons Neurons can be very large or small depending on the part of the body they are located in The synapse is the space between neuron and another In order to send a message from one neuron to the other, a neurotransmitter must be sent across the synapse Examples of neurotransmitters: Dopamine, Endorphins, Serotonin, Epinephrine

6 What impacts do you think the following have on neurotransmitters? A. Caffeine B. Prozac (anti-depressant medication) C. Concussion

7 Neurons and Neurotransmitters

8 Class Wave=Neurotransmission Neurotransmitters sent to other Neurons

9 What impacts do you think the following have on neurotransmitters? A. Caffeine B. Prozac (anti-depressant medication) C. Concussion

10 Parkinson s Syndrome: Problems with Dopamine Levels

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12 Sympathetic System: aka Flight or Fight What real world examples can you think of that would create neurotransmitters to activate your Sympathetic System (Involuntary Preparation of the Body for Action) Hints: a. Soldiers- CONTACT b. Test-taking c. Getting pulled over

13 Somatic System: Real-life Examples -Voluntary actions caused by neurotransmitters a. Exp: Running

14 Homework: Due Thursday/Friday Pages Answer Questions 1-3 on pg. 59 Answer Questions 1-3 on pg. 67

15 The Difference between Humans and Dogs

16 Labeling the Human Brain

17 Chris Borland: 49er s Linebacker retires after concussion Injury to Nervous System Neurotransmitters not functioning correctly Borland s case: Depression and Memory= Cerebrum (some of it)

18 Friday Night Lights: The Psychology of an Injury -What perspective do you think Booby Miles is coming from? -Which part of his nervous system is not working right? Why? -What does this clip tell you about becoming a well-rounded individual?

19 The Evolution of the Cerebrum

20 Brain Structure and Function

21 4-5 Person Group Activity With your group, read the article about your specific part of the brain Prepare to present (3-5 Min): 1. What it does 2. How it interacts with other body parts 3. Is this interaction mental, physical, or both? -Take Notes while other groups are presenting

22 The Waterboy- They got the Medulla Oblongata Wrong!!! What part of your brain really causes anger and aggression? Could the Medulla Oblongata be related to anger and aggression?

23 The Endocrine System Organs release proteins that work on other parts of the body Impacts our Emotions 1. Pituitary Gland 2. Thyroid Gland: Hyperthyroidism/Hypothyroidism 3. Adrenal Gland: Adrenaline, Emotional balance, Difficulty Sleeping, Digestive Problems, Anxiety, Memory, Learning, Mood 4. Testes/Ovaries: Release of Testosterone, Estrogen, and Progesterone

24 Role-Playing I need a volunteer to be the Pituitary Gland I need two volunteers to be the Thyroid and Adrenal Glands

25 Homework Review Please go over the answers to your homework with a partner before we go over them as a class

26 Learning Objectives Brainstorming impact of brain, neurotransmission, and endocrine system Ethics of Brain Surgery The Impact of Genetics on Psychology

27 Homework-Due Thursday/Friday Write two paragraphs (4-5 Sentences in each), in which you ask your parents/ relatives/ or guardians what they were like at your age(physically and mentally) Relate who your are to who your parents were at the same age and determine whether who you are is dependent on nature or nurture.

28 Warm Up: Brainstorming from Last Week What do you feel is the most important part of the brain in terms of its impact on your psychology? How does the process of Neurotransmission impact your psychology? What part of your Endocrine System would be the Control Tower if your body was an Airport?

29 Ethical Considerations in Psychology: The Brain How do you think problems with people s psychology were handled in the 1930 s, before we really knew about how the brain works?

30 Electric Shock Treatment: One Flew Over the Cuckoo s Nest Is Electric Shock Treatment ethical? Based on the scene, why do you think McMurphy was given Electric Shock Treatment? What do you think has changed in terms of treatment of patients in the modern day in mental hospitals?

31 Lobectomies and Lobotomies What is the role of the Frontal Lobe in human psychology? Lobectomies: Partial Removals of the Frontal Lobe Lobotomies: Full Removal of the Frontal Lobe What would be the purpose of removing part of the Frontal Lobe to remedy psychological issues?

32 Seizures Caused by Electric Impulses misfiring Neuro- Transmitters in your brain Modern Purpose of Lobectomies: Remove the part of the brain that is misfiring NeuroTransmitters to stop them from harming other parts of the brain

33 Walter Freeman and Lobotomies Read the Article and answer the following questions: 1. What does this reading tell you about some new inventions, which have good intentions? 2. Which psychological disorders were Lobotomies used for? 3. What new medication was invented that largely resulted in doctors stopping the use of Lobotomies on mentally ill patients?

34 Transitioning: Genetics Some psychological Disorders caused by genetic makeup: a. Epilepsy (Seizures) b. Parkinson's Disease (Disorder in central nervous system that results in body tremors) c. Depression d. Anxiety e. Schizophrenia: People can t determine their reality from fantasy due to hallucinations and delusions

35 Genetics and The Human Gene Genetics: The study of what we inherit from our parents Genes: The basic physical and functional units inherited from parents that determines certain characteristics of individuals We inherit 50% from our mother/50% from father There are 20,000-25,000 Human Genes in the body Each Gene is located on Chromosomes which determine our characteristics There are 46 Chromosomes in the body The Chromosome is made up of DNA

36 The Concept of Nature vs. Nurture Nature: What we inherit from our parents in our genetic makeup Nurture: What we inherit from the environment we live in HOW DOES THE ENVIRONMENT AROUND YOU IMPACT WHO YOU ARE? CONSIDER: a. Liberty High School b. Brentwood, CA c. Family d. Life experiences

37 Eminem: Nature vs. Nurture- My whole life I was made to believe I was sick when I wasn't." Musical ability= Genetic, as well as Environmental Abandoned by his father when he was 18 months old Mother had Munchausen Syndrome a. Munchausen Syndrome: People pretend to see illnesses in others, and to do so, they will go as far as to inflict physical or psychological stress Lived in the projects of numerous cities Violently attacked and bullied in school Stayed in his room a lot and spent much of his time alone

38 The Imaginary Student: Nature vs Nurture? Santa Claus s daughter has irrational phobias (fears) of going to sleep at night, the ride on the bus to school in the morning, and being called on to answer questions by her teacher. Based on the following information, are her phobias caused by Nature or Nurture? a. She has two siblings who don t have these fears b. Her mother works at the school and can t sleep at night because Santa Claus isn t making enough money and she worries about paying the bills c. Santa Claus is very intense about his daughter getting straight A s

39 Twin Studies: Nature vs. Nurture The Parent Trap- Twins, separated at birth One grows up in Great Britain with her mother One grows up in Northern California with her father Meet at Summer Camp w