Section: Module 2: Lesson 1: The structure and function of Nervous system | Introduction to Psychology | NextGenU.org
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Learning Objectives:
- The nervous system, the neurons and neurotransmitters, neuronal communication, and its influence on behavior.
- Describe the structure and function of the peripheral nervous system.
- Define the structure and function of the central nervous system, and the methods used in studying the brain and the areas of the brain that control language and speech.
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Required Learning Resources and Activities
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Read the content under the heading " What Is Neurotransmission?" (4 minutes)
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) - 2017
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Read the entire web page. (9 minutes)
BrainFacts.org - 2018
- The nervous system, the neurons and neurotransmitters, neuronal communication, and its influence on behavior.