E5+(HL)+The+Human+Brain

E Neurobiology and behaviour - E1 Stimulus and Response - E2 Perception of Stimuli - E3 Innate and Learned Behaviour - E4 Neurotransmitters and Synapses - E5 (HL) The Human Brain - E6 (HL) Further Studies of Behaviour - Neurobiology Labs

E5 (HL) The Human Brain
__Science club - The Story Of The Brain__ media type="custom" key="24194732"
 * Starter**

__David Anderson: Your brain is more than a bag of chemicals__ This video nicely links together what you have just learnt about neurotransmitters with the brain setting a context for what you are about to learn. media type="custom" key="24194756"


 * Assessment statements** (IBO notes added to some point to clearly indicate what needs to be understood and what does not)
 * E.5.1 || Label, on a diagram of the brain, the medulla oblongata, cerebellum, hypothalamus, pituitary gland and cerebral hemispheres. ||
 * E.5.2 || Outline the functions of each of the parts of the brain listed in E.5.1. ||
 * E.5.3 || Explain how animal experiments, lesions and FMRI (functional magnetic resonance imaging) scanning can be used in the identification of the brain part involved in specific functions. Include one specific example of each. ||
 * E.5.4 || Explain sympathetic and parasympathetic control of the heart rate, movements of the iris and flow of blood to the gut. ||
 * E.5.5 || Explain the pupil reflex. ||
 * E.5.6 || Discuss the concept of brain death and the use of the pupil reflex in testing for this. ||
 * E.5.7 || Outline how pain is perceived and how endorphins can act as painkillers. Limit this to: passage of impulses from pain receptors in the skin and other parts of the body to sensory areas of the cerebral cortex, feelings of pain due to these areas of the cerebral cortex, endorphins blocking transmission of impulses at synapses involved in pain perception. ||

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 * Workbooks and Worksheets **

A set of notes from [|i-Biology] media type="custom" key="24194760"

Steven Taylor ( [|i-Biology] ) has a great presentation to view and take notes from before starting your notebook media type="custom" key="24194764"
 * Presentations and tutorials **

Learn about the anatomy of the brain using this Brainmap from Healthline.

The autonomic nervous system controls a lot of body function this graphic neatly shows how the sympathetic and parasympathetic pathways work together to the body in balance. The sympathetic nervous system is associated with stress response and the parasympathetic nervous system as the mechanism of correction and balance. source: @http://www.becomehealthynow.com/popups/sympth_parasympth.htm

Use [|click4biology] to review and complete your notes

View the [|i-Biology] presentation, read your textbook and consult [|click4biology] and links above. Now follow the the included guidelines to complete your set of Bioknowledgy notes. media type="custom" key="24194766"
 * Approach**

Good websites on the brain, containing a range of articles of resources:
 * Useful links**
 * New scientist - The Brain
 * PBS - The secret life of the brain


 * Interesting Extras**

From the Standford Biology Students media type="custom" key="24194768"
 * For fun**