Intro to Psychology; Neuroscience

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Organized Notes on the neuroscience lesson in College level intro to psychology class. Includes photos, diagrams, highlights, and a key. Easy to follow along and understand. Organized handwriting. Topics covered are an introduction to neuroscience and include: neuron anatomy, signals in the brain, synaptic transmission, neurotransmitters, endorphins, structure of nervous system, the central nervous system, the forebrain, the cortex, the lobes, how the brain is studied, and the endocrine system. Happy studying 3

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