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In depth notes in Cornell Note format of AQA A Level Psychology Biopsychology module. Document includes the nervous system, the endocrine system, the structure and function of neurones, synaptic transmission, localisation of function, hemispheric lateralisation and split- brain research, plasticity and functional recovery, ways of studying the brain, biological rhythms. Notes include content and evaluation produced by a top grade A Level student.

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Biopsychology

,The nervous system
Spec the divisions of the :
nervous system
:
Central and peripheral (Somatic and
autonomic

nervous
System
: The nervous system is a specialised network of
consists of the central cells in the human body t is our
primary
and peripheral nervous internal communication It is based
System .




systems , communicates on electrical + Chemical Signals .
It has two

using electrical signals. main functions :




central nervous system 1) to :
collect , process + respond to information
consists of the brain in the environment

and the Spinal cord 2) to Co-ordinate the
working of different
t is the
origin of all
organs
+ cells in the body.

complex demands + The nervous system is divided into two sub-

decisions. Central nervous
Systems system
:


·


peripheral nervous peripheral nervous system .
sends info to
system
:



the CNS from the The central nervous system :
outside world + The CWS is made up of the brain and the Spinal Lord :

transmits messages The brain is the of all conscious awareness. The brain's outer layer the
·

centre ,



from CNS 3mm thick the brain like an
the to Cerebral contex , is
only + covers orange peel It is
.




muscles glands only found in mammals The brain
highly developed in humans , which is what
+ in . is

the body
. distinguishes higher mental functions. The brain is divided into two hemispheres.
Somatic nervous
·
The Spinal cord is an extension of the brain . It passes messages to from the

system : transmits brain + connects nerves to the PNS It . is also responsible for reflex actions.
into from receptor cells

in the sense
organs toThe peripheral nervous
system :



the CNS It also The PNS transmits of to from the central nervous
.




Signals Vice millions neurons +


receives information
system. The peripheral nervous
system is further subdivided into :



from the CNS that autonomic nervous
system governs
:
vital functions in the body such by
breathing
directs muscles to act .
Somatic nervous system governs : muscle movement + receives information from
autonomic nervous
sensory receptors.

system : transmits

information to + from
internal
boskily organs,
operating involuntarily
I has two main

divisions : the
sympathetic
and
parasympathetic
nervous
systems.

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