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When you have studied this chapter, you should be able to:
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Understand the importance of the neuron, and differentiate among the neuron's cell body, dendrite, and axon. |
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Describe the processes of neural transmission and synaptic transmission. |
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Describe the actions of select neurotransmitters. |
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Describe the functioning of glial cells. |
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Distinguish between the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system, and explain the differences among afferent neurons, efferent neurons, and interneurons. |
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List the functions of the somatic and autonomic nervous systems, and describe the roles of the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic nervous system. |
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Explain the basic functions of the hindbrain and midbrain. |
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Discuss the functions of the regions of the forebrain, including the thalamus, hypothalamus, limbic system, and the cerebral cortex. |
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Identify the location and functions of the four lobes and the association areas of the cerebral cortex. |
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Describe the techniques that provide images of the brain and brain functions. |
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Explain how the two cerebral hemispheres communicate, and describe the changes that occur if the corpus callosum is severed. |
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Discuss the role of the cerebral cortex in processing intellectual and emotional information, as well as its plasticity. |
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Explain the gender differences in the cerebral cortex. |
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Identify the endocrine glands, and understand how the endocrine system communicates and regulates body processes. |
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Describe the relationship between the brain and such mental disorders as schizophrenia and Alzheimer's disease. |