The Biological Basis of Thought Resource PowerPoint

Topics The Anatomy and Physiology of the Neuron The Anatomy and Physiology of the Brain

Directions and Information This is a resource PowerPoint for psychology and anatomy physiology. Each slide presents some form of interactive activity or mini-lesson. You will need internet access to open these activities. While viewing this PowerPoint in Slideshow mode, you can click on picture links to open interactive content. This PowerPoint is the second in a series of interactive and resource PowerPoints. All resource PowerPoints are free. I did not create, nor do I own any of the content. All content contained within my resource PowerPoints are free, as well. You will not need to log in, create an account, or pay for any of the interactive or simulative applications linked within this presentation.

Anatomy and Physiology of the Neuron To explore the parts and functions of the neuron, click on the picture link below. It will take you to the Children’s Hospital Boston Interactive Neuron

Neuron Simulators To explore how different charges create an action potential, and allow a neuron to send signals, open the simulations below:

Live Neurons Firing Click on each embedded video clip above to watch actual neurons communicating

Signal Pathways To see how neurons send signals to each other, click on the picture link below.

How Neuron Make Connections Click on the picture link below to open an interactive lesson on how neurons connect and produce a learning experience

The Reward Pathway Click on the picture links below explore the reward pathway. Be sure to click on the narration icon, to turn on the sound.

Drugs of Abuse: Science of Addiction Interactive Unit Click on the picture link to the right to go to the Learn. Genetics Interactive presentation.

Anatomy and Physiology of the Brain Click on the picture link below, to take you to the National Geographic Interactive Brain. Navigate by clicking on the four tabs at the bottom of the screen: Introduction, Brain Anatomy, Unhealthy Brain, and Stimulate The Brain

Neuro-Imaging, Interactive Brain Atlas Click on the picture link below to go to NOVA’s interactive brain atlas. You can manipulate the view by changing the cross section and using the arrows below and to the side of the scan.

Psychology Video Review Click on the picture links below to view the psychology review videos from Crash Course Psychology.

Anatomy Physiology Video Review