THE BRAIN ACTIVITY CREATED THIS TIME WITH A BRAIN

PSYCHOLOGY
MR. SCHEEL

1. Develop a brief outline of the central nervous system.

2. Support the statement “the brain is the most complex structure in the universe.”

3. What is a glia?

4. What is a neuron?

5. What are neurotransmitters?

6. How do neurotransmitters work?

7. Explain the impact of neurotransmitters and receptors have on mental illness.

8. Develop a small chart that reflects the description and related diseases regarding
the following neurotransmitters. (endorphins, glutamate, gamma-aminobutyric
acid, dopamine, serotonin, norephinephrine, acetylcholine)

9. List at least three characteristics of the Autonomic Nervous System.

10. What are the main characteristics of the Somatic Nervous System?

11. How have scientists examined the brain in the past?

12. What are the three major divisions of the brain called?

13. Make yet another small diagram that indicates the different areas within each
section of the brain and describe their function.