The document provides an overview of behavioral neuroscience, discussing the nervous system, neurons, neurotransmitters, and various parts of the brain. It describes how the nervous system is divided into the central and peripheral nervous systems. The central nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord, while the peripheral nervous system includes the somatic and autonomic divisions. It also summarizes key structures and functions of the hindbrain, midbrain, forebrain, and various lobes of the cerebral cortex.

1. Behavioral Neuroscience Chapter 2

7. CNS Nerves

13. Structure of a Neuron

14. Structure of a Neuron Bipolar > interneurons or association neurons Unipolar > usually sensory neurons Multipolar > tend to be motor neurons All neurons carry impulses in only one direction

15. The Synapse

20. The Action Potential The reversal in electrical charge is known as the action potential.

22. The Brain: A Closer Look

26. The Brain Balance and movement

30. Subcortical Structures Thalamus Like a relay station to areas of the cortex

31. Subcortical Structures Thalamus

32. Subcortical Structures Hypothalamus

34. Occipital lobe Visual center

35. Parietal lobe Includes somatosensory cortex (input from environment) Helps process perceptions

38. Somatosensory and Motor Cortexes

41. More About the Brain Apraxia of lid opening (blepharospasm) Apraxia Loss or impairment of the ability to execute complex, coordinated movements without impairment of the muscles or senses.

42. Split-Brain and Lateralization

43. Split-Brain Experiment