psychology unit 3, topic 1

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LG1 --> Recall the structure of the nervous system, with reference to the central (i.e brain and spinal cord) and peripheral (i.e somatic and autonomic) nervous systems
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LG2 - describe the role of the spinal cord in the human nervous system, with reference to the spinal reflex
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LG3 - recognise that the cerebral cortex can be divided into a number of discrete areas, which have specific functions, including the frontal, temporal, parietal and occipital lobes
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LG4 - Recall that language processing occurs within Broca's area, Wernickes area, and Geschwinds Territory
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LG5 - recognise that voluntary movement is coordinated from the primary motor cortex, cerebellum and basal ganglia
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LG6 - recognise that emotion occurs within the limbic system, amygdala and prefrontal cortex
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LG8 - distinguish between excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitter, with reference to glutamate (GLU) and Gamma-Amino Butyric acid (GABA)
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LG9 - compare the physical and psychological function of acetylcholine, epinephrine, norepinephrine, dopamine and serotonin
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LG10 - Discuss the impact of interference in neurotransmitter function, with reference to Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease (Symptoms and treatments)
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