1. Unit 3-A (D): The Nervous System Mr. McCormick A.P. Psychology

2. Do-Now (Discussion) What is the nervous system? What is the nervous system? What is the role of the nervous system on human thought and behavior? What is the role of the nervous system on human thought and behavior?

3. The Nervous System Nervous System: Nervous System: The body’s speedy, electrochemical communication network The body’s speedy, electrochemical communication network Consists of central and peripheral nervous system Consists of central and peripheral nervous system Nerves: Nerves: Bundled axons that form neural “cables” connecting the central nervous system with muscles, glands, and sense organs Bundled axons that form neural “cables” connecting the central nervous system with muscles, glands, and sense organs

4. The Nervous System Central Nervous System (CNS): Central Nervous System (CNS): The brain and spinal cord The brain and spinal cord Interneurons communicate in the spinal cord (reflexes) Interneurons communicate in the spinal cord (reflexes) Peripheral Nervous System (PNS): Peripheral Nervous System (PNS): The sensory and motor neurons that connect the central nervous system with the rest of the body The sensory and motor neurons that connect the central nervous system with the rest of the body

5. Reflexes

6. The Nervous System

7. The Peripheral Nervous System What are some functions of the Autonomic Nervous System? What are some functions of the Autonomic Nervous System? What are some functions of the Somatic Nervous System? What are some functions of the Somatic Nervous System?

8. The Autonomic Nervous System What are some functions of the Sympathetic Nervous System? What are some functions of the Sympathetic Nervous System? What are some functions of the Parasympathetic Nervous System? What are some functions of the Parasympathetic Nervous System?

9. The Autonomic Nervous System

10. Provide an example of a situation that might cause activity within the Sympathetic Nervous System. Provide an example of a situation that might cause activity within the Sympathetic Nervous System. Provide an example of a situation that might cause activity within the Parasympathetic Nervous System. Provide an example of a situation that might cause activity within the Parasympathetic Nervous System.

11. Review What is the Nervous System? What is the Nervous System? What is the difference between the Central Nervous System (CNS) and Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)? What is the difference between the Central Nervous System (CNS) and Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)? What is the difference between the Autonomic and Somatic Nervous System? What is the difference between the Autonomic and Somatic Nervous System? Provide 3 examples for each of the following: Provide 3 examples for each of the following: Sympathetic Nervous System Sympathetic Nervous System Parasympathetic Nervous System Parasympathetic Nervous System

12. Homework Article Summary/Reaction: “The Serotonin Skeptic” (Pgs. 68-69) Article Summary/Reaction: “The Serotonin Skeptic” (Pgs. 68-69) Unit 3-B FRQ: Unit 3-B FRQ: Unit 3 Project: “3-D Brain Model” Unit 3 Project: “3-D Brain Model”