PYC 1501 Study notes Fall 2019 - University of South Africa / PYC1501 Study notes Fall 2019 - University of South Africa

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PYC1501 Study notes Fall 2019 - University of South Africa PYC1501 STUDY NOTES THE HUMAN NERVOUS SYSTEM: NEURONS: Neurons are part of a communication network that influences the manner in which... the body functions The process by which message are relayed in neurons is called impulse conduction Motor or efferent neurons carry messages from the spinal cord or the brain to the muscles and gland Sensory or afferent neurons carry messages from the environment to the spinal cord and the brain - - - - - - Salutatory Conduction Endorphins Acetylcholine Dopamine Gamma-aminobutyric acid - - - - - The process of synaptic transmission: - - - NB!!! LEARN THE PARTS OF THE BRAIN AND WHAT THEY ARE THERE FOR - - - - THE FOREBRAIN: - - - - - - - - -
 THE MIDBRAIN - - - - - - - - - THE HINDBRAIN: - - - - - NERVOUS SYSTEMS: - - - SLEEP ISSUES: - - - - - SENSATION AND PERCEPTION - - - - - Personality Theories: [Show More]

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