Nervous system Nervous system Ch 48 Nervous system Central Nervous system – Brain & spinal cord Peripheral nervous system- nerves that communicate motor & sensory…

Introduction to biological psychology Topic 2: Structure and function of neurones Properties of Neurones In common with other cells : Cell membrane Nucleus : containing DNA,…

Overview of Neurons, Synapses & Nervous System Ch 48, 49 (8th ed.); Ch 48 (7th ed.) Neurons: nerve cells that transfer information within the body Two types of signals:…

Broca’s area Pars opercularis Motor cortex Somatosensory cortex Sensory associative cortex Primary Auditory cortex Wernicke’s area Visual associative cortex Visual cortex…

Nervous system Nervous system Ch 48 Nervous system Central Nervous system – Brain & spinal cord Peripheral nervous system- nerves that communicate motor & sensory…

How neurons communicate ACTION POTENTIALS Researchers have used the axons of squids to study action potentials The axons are large (~1mm) and extend the length of the squidâs…