Psych 111 1st Edition Lecture 5Outline of Last Lecture I. Nervous SystemII. NeuronsIII. Makeup of neurons and their roleIV. Neurotransmitters Outline of Current Lecture I. Effects of drugsII. The BrainIII. Parts of the brain and their functionCurrent LectureThe BrainPeripheral nervous system/central nervous systemOrganization of the brain- Hindbraino Oldest portion of the braino Regulates survival functionso Aka brain stemo Contains: Medulla (keeps heart beat and breathing) Pons (dreaming/survival functions?? not for sure known) Reticular formation (waking up/kick start to consciousness) And…- Cerebellumo “little brain”o Controls fine motor skillso “muscle memory”- Midbraino Basal Ganglia Regulate mood*** Initiate actions Acts as a connection between hindbrain and forebrain These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.o Substantia Nigra Part of the basal ganglia House dopamine and serotonin- Forebraino Newest and most complex part of the brain- Thalamuso Integrates sensory information- Hypothalamuso Regulates biological needso Sends information to glands- Hippocampuso “sea horse”o Responsible for formation of long-term memories- Limbic system o Generates emotional impulseso Amygdala Linked to emotion Major structure within limbic system Responsible for linking emotion to behavior (among other
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