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Unit 3-A (D):
The Nervous System
Mr. McCormick
A.P. Psychology
Do-Now
(Discussion)
 What
 What
is the nervous system?
is the role of the nervous system
on human thought and behavior?
The Nervous System
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Nervous System:
The body’s speedy, electrochemical communication
network
 Consists of central and peripheral nervous system
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Nerves:
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Bundled axons that form neural “cables” connecting
the central nervous system with muscles, glands, and
sense organs
The Nervous System
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Central Nervous System (CNS):
The brain and spinal cord
 Interneurons communicate in the spinal cord
(reflexes)
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Peripheral Nervous System (PNS):
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The sensory and motor neurons that connect the
central nervous system with the rest of the body
Reflexes
The Nervous System
The Peripheral Nervous System
 What
are some functions of the
Autonomic Nervous System?
 What
are some functions of the
Somatic Nervous System?
The Autonomic Nervous System
 What
are some functions of the
Sympathetic Nervous System?
 What
are some functions of the
Parasympathetic Nervous
System?
The Autonomic Nervous System
The Autonomic Nervous System
 Provide
an example of a situation that
might cause activity within the
Sympathetic Nervous System.
 Provide
an example of a situation that
might cause activity within the
Parasympathetic Nervous System.
Review

What is the Nervous System?

What is the difference between the Central Nervous System
(CNS) and Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)?
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What is the difference between the Autonomic and Somatic
Nervous System?
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Provide 3 examples for each of the following:
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Sympathetic Nervous System
Parasympathetic Nervous System
Homework
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Article Summary/Reaction: “The Serotonin
Skeptic” (Pgs. 68-69)
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Unit 3-B FRQ:
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Unit 3 Project: “3-D Brain Model”