Do Now Describe what biological psychology is.
Unit 3A : Neural Processing & Endocrine System Neural Communication
Neurons
Neurons
Neurons
Neurons
Neurons
Neurons
Neurons
Neurons Firing of a neuron Resting potential Selectively permeable Action potential Ions Positively versus negatively charged Resting potential Selectively permeable
Neurons Firing of a neuron Depolarize Refractory period Excitatory versus inhibitory Threshold All or none response
Action Potential
Action Potential Dominoes They either fall over or they don’t
How Neurons Communicate Synapse Synaptic gap (synaptic cleft) Neurotransmitters Reuptake Q2 How do nerve cells communicate with other nerve cells?
How Neurons Communicate
Neurotransmitters Agonists versus antagonists Agonists antagonists
Agonists and Antagonists
Agonists and Antagonists
Agonists and Antagonists
HW Writing Assignment: Action potential and Toilets