The Nervous SystemUnit 2: The Human Body and Brain

Homework: Due Thursday/Friday

•Pages 53-67•Answer Questions 1-3 on pg. 58•Answer Questions 1-3 on pg. 67

Quiz on Wed/Thurs

•Review sheets•Make a quiz for your partner•Take your partner’s quiz•Ask any questions you have aboutthe quiz

Autobiographies

• Thesis Writing1. 1-2 Sentences at end of Introduction2. Clear and to the point3. State the major ideas of what you will be discussing in

the rest of your paper

WORKS CITED: If you are using outside sources, which youshould be, and you don’t cite them, IT IS PLAGIARISM!!!

Understanding the Nervous System

• Our body systems communicates through neurons• Neurons can be very large or small depending on the part of the

body they are located in• The synapse is the space between neuron and another• In order to send a message from one neuron to the other, a

neurotransmitter must be sent across the synapse• Examples of neurotransmitters: Dopamine, Endorphins, Serotonin,

Epinephrine

What impacts do you think the following haveon neurotransmitters?

•A. Caffeine•B. Prozac (anti-depressant medication)•C. Concussion

Neurons and Neurotransmitters

Class Wave=Neurotransmission

• Neurotransmitters sent to other Neurons

What impacts do you think the following haveon neurotransmitters?

•A. Caffeine•B. Prozac (anti-depressant medication)•C. Concussion

Parkinson’s Syndrome: Problems withDopamine Levels

Sympathetic System: aka “Flight or Fight”

• What real world examples can you think of that would createneurotransmitters to activate your Sympathetic System

(Involuntary Preparation of the Body for Action)Hints:a. Soldiers- “CONTACT”b. Test-takingc. Getting pulled over

Somatic System: Real-life Examples

• -Voluntary actions caused by neurotransmittersa. Exp: Running

Homework: Due Thursday/Friday

•Pages 53-67•Answer Questions 1-3 on pg. 59•Answer Questions 1-3 on pg. 67

The Difference between Humans and Dogs

Labeling the Human Brain

Chris Borland: 49er’s Linebacker retires afterconcussion

• Injury to Nervous System• Neurotransmitters not functioning correctly• Borland’s case: Depression and Memory= Cerebrum (some of it)

Friday Night Lights: The Psychology of anInjury

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_Pc2_cTQnk-What perspective do you think “Booby Miles” is coming from?-Which part of his nervous system is not working right? Why?-What does this clip tell you about becoming a “well-rounded”individual?

The Evolution of the Cerebrum

Brain Structure and Function

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIo6ck75EZc

4-5 Person Group Activity

• With your group, read the article about your specific part of thebrain

• Prepare to present (3-5 Min):1. What it does2. How it interacts with other body parts3. Is this interaction mental, physical, or both?-Take Notes while other groups are presenting

The Waterboy- They got the MedullaOblongata Wrong!!!

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZpDnXYIFjo• What part of your brain really causes anger and aggression?• Could the Medulla Oblongata be related to anger and aggression?

The Endocrine System

• Organs release proteins that work on other parts of the body• Impacts our Emotions1. Pituitary Gland2. Thyroid Gland: Hyperthyroidism/Hypothyroidism3. Adrenal Gland: Adrenaline, Emotional balance, Difficulty

Sleeping, Digestive Problems, Anxiety, Memory, Learning, Mood4. Testes/Ovaries: Release of Testosterone, Estrogen, and

Progesterone

Role-Playing

• I need a volunteer to be the Pituitary Gland• I need two volunteers to be the Thyroid and Adrenal Glands

Homework Review

• Please go over the answers to yourhomework with a partner before we go overthem as a class

Learning Objectives

•Brainstorming impact of brain,neurotransmission, and endocrinesystem

•Ethics of Brain Surgery•The Impact of Genetics on Psychology

Homework-Due Thursday/Friday

• Write two paragraphs (4-5 Sentences in each), inwhich you ask your parents/ relatives/ orguardians what they were like at yourage(physically and mentally)

• Relate who your are to who your parents were atthe same age and determine whether who youare is dependent on “nature or nurture”.

Warm Up: Brainstorming from Last Week

• What do you feel is the most important part ofthe brain in terms of its impact on yourpsychology?

• How does the process of Neurotransmissionimpact your psychology?

• What part of your Endocrine System would be the“Control Tower” if your body was an Airport?

Ethical Considerations in Psychology: TheBrain

•How do you think problems withpeople’s psychology were handled inthe 1930’s, before we really knewabout how the brain works?

Electric Shock Treatment: One Flew Over theCuckoo’s Nest

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyENheI2vEQ

Is Electric Shock Treatment ethical?Based on the scene, why do you think McMurphywas given Electric Shock Treatment?What do you think has changed in terms oftreatment of patients in the modern day in mentalhospitals?

Lobectomies and Lobotomies

• What is the role of the Frontal Lobe in human psychology?• Lobectomies: Partial Removals of the Frontal Lobe• Lobotomies: Full Removal of the Frontal Lobe• What would be the purpose of removing part of the Frontal Lobe

to remedy psychological issues?

Seizures

• Caused by Electric Impulses misfiring Neuro-Transmitters in your brain

• Modern Purpose of Lobectomies: Removethe part of the brain that is misfiringNeuroTransmitters to stop them fromharming other parts of the brain

Walter Freeman and Lobotomies

• Read the Article and answer the followingquestions:

1. What does this reading tell you about some newinventions, which have good intentions?

2. Which psychological disorders were Lobotomiesused for?

3. What new medication was invented that largelyresulted in doctors stopping the use ofLobotomies on mentally ill patients?

Transitioning: Genetics

• Some psychological Disorders caused by genetic makeup:a. Epilepsy (Seizures)b. Parkinson's Disease (Disorder in central nervous system that

results in body tremors)c. Depressiond. Anxietye. Schizophrenia: People can’t determine their reality from

fantasy due to hallucinations and delusions

Genetics and The Human Gene

• Genetics: The study of what we inherit from our parents• Genes: The basic physical and functional units inherited from

parents that determines certain characteristics of individuals• We inherit 50% from our mother/50% from father• There are 20,000-25,000 Human Genes in the body• Each Gene is located on Chromosomes which determine our

characteristics• There are 46 Chromosomes in the body• The Chromosome is made up of DNA

The Concept of Nature vs. Nurture

• Nature: What we inherit from our parents in our genetic makeup• Nurture: What we inherit from the environment we live inHOW DOES THE ENVIRONMENT AROUND YOU IMPACT WHO YOU ARE?CONSIDER:a. Liberty High Schoolb. Brentwood, CAc. Familyd. Life experiences

Eminem: Nature vs. Nurture- “My whole life I wasmade to believe I was sick when I wasn't."

• Musical ability= Genetic, as well as Environmental• Abandoned by his father when he was 18 months old• Mother had Munchausen Syndromea. Munchausen Syndrome: People pretend to see illnesses in others,and to do so, they will go as far as to inflict physical orpsychological stress• Lived in the projects of numerous cities• Violently attacked and bullied in school• Stayed in his room a lot and spent much of his time alone

The Imaginary Student: Nature vs Nurture?

• Santa Claus’s daughter has irrational phobias (fears) of going tosleep at night, the ride on the bus to school in the morning, andbeing called on to answer questions by her teacher. Based on thefollowing information, are her phobias caused by Nature orNurture?

a. She has two siblings who don’t have these fearsb. Her mother works at the school and can’t sleep at night because

Santa Claus isn’t making enough money and she worries aboutpaying the bills

c. Santa Claus is very intense about his daughter getting straight A’s

Twin Studies: Nature vs. Nurture

• The Parent Trap- Twins, separated at birth• One grows up in Great Britain with her mother• One grows up in Northern California with herfather

• Meet at Summer Camp• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtOWbraVo4w