Module 1

Neurotransmissions Neurology of the Brain Brain Anatomy and Function Function and the Brain

MODULE I

Biological Psychology Biological Basis of Behavior &

Neurology and Brain Function

Neurotransmission to top

1. Link to Text online:

Drugs, Brains and Behavior by C. Robin Timmons & Leonard W. Hamilton

Text and figures. Allows copying.

http://www.rci.rutgers.edu/~lwh/drugs/

Levels of Analysis in Biological Psychology

Genetics

Heredity verses environment is one of the continuing debates in the world of science. With the Human Genome Project and some of the private gene mapping projects, we are making strides in understanding human DNA sequencing. Other research, such as the Louisville Twin Studies conducted here at the University of Louisville, has emphasized the role of the environment in allowing the genetic material to direct physical form and function, personality temperament, interpersonal behavior and mental health functioning.

Genetic Mutation (Image=example of genetic deletion and mutation)

http://www.medscape.com/Medscape/RespiratoryCare/journal/1999/v03.n02/mrc4664.flor/img-mrc4664.fig3.html

Image: Genetic deletion in Chromosome 22

http://www.medscape.com/Medscape/psychiatry/journal/1997/v02.n08/mh3109.papolos/img-mh3109.fig2.html

Charting the Territory from Genes to Psychiatric Disease (Summary of a talk)

http://www.medscape.com/medscape/cno/1999/APA/Story.cfm?story_id=671

Neurology of the Brain to top

This text can be purchased as a paperback book for $12.00. I have asked the bookstore to order a few copies, however, you may also download this text or print all or portions of it for your use. We will be using some of the chapters for our studies. The text is useful in helping individuals focus on the functions of different areas of the brain. As this book is written in a light tone, those who prefer learning incidentally to being entertained will enjoy this reading experience. For those who are irritated by the extra verbiage and context, the links below can be substituted for the information contained in this text. Pay special attention to the issue of neural conduction.

1. Link to Text online:

Layers of the Cerebral Cortex

Conversations with Neil's Brain
The Neural Nature of Thought & Language
Copyright ©1994 by William H. Calvin and George A. Ojemann. The following tutorials are written for children but contain important information in a concise and entertaining format:

http://faculty.washington.edu/wcalvin/bk7/bk7.htm

Types of Neurons

http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/cells.html


	Typical Nerve Cells with Their Major Components	A Classification of Neurons into Three Principal Types	A Nicotinic ACh Receptor	Steps in Chemical Synaptic Transmission	Two Types of Chemical Synapses Part I	Two Types of Chemical Synapses Part II	Distribution of Ions inside and outside a Neuron	Axonal Transport

Making Connections: The Synapse

http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/synapse.html

Action Potential

http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/ap.html

Neurotransmitters

http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/chnt1.html

Conduction

	http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/cv.html
	http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/salt.html

Dangerous Neutotoxins and Nerve Agents

	http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/toxin1.html
	http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/weap.html


Brain Anatomy and Function to top	The Autonomic Nervous System

MAPS AND GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE BRAIN The neuroskills site is one of the most important learning tools for this class. It provides a map of the brain and the different functioning governed by specific areas of the brain and typical impairments noted when these areas are damaged. The other sites expand on this knowledge and place it in context.

Brain Functions and Brain Map

http://www.neuroskills.com/tbi/brain.html

General Neuroanatomy of the Brain

http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/nsdivide.html#cns

General Brain Atlas Center

http://brighamrad.harvard.edu/education/online/BrainSPECT/Contents.html

Divisions of the Cerebral Cortex

http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/functional.html

Splitting the Brain "right down the middle"

http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/sagittal.html

Functions of each side of the brain

http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/split.html

Gender Differences in the Brain

http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/heshe.html

Brain Development

http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/dev.html

Cranial Nerves

http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/cranial.html

The Blood Brain Barrier

http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/bbb.html

The Skull

http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/skull.html

The Ventricles

http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/vent.html

Directions of "slices"

http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/slice.html

PICTURES OF THE BRAIN:
For those of you who are interested in what normal brains look like—visit these sites. This knowledge can be helpful when viewing pictures of diseased or changed brains, also contained below. Have you ever wondered about how different from normal pictures of brains after stroke or of individuals who suffered from Alzheimer’s Disease really are?

Normal Brain Anatomy (unlabeled pictures--slices)

http://brighamrad.harvard.edu/education/online/BrainSPECT/Normal_Anat/Unlabeled_Slices.html

Normal Brain Anatomy (labeled pictures—cross section)

http://brighamrad.harvard.edu/education/online/BrainSPECT/Normal_Anat/Labeled_Levels.html

Normal Brain Anatomy (labeled pictures—slices)

http://brighamrad.harvard.edu/education/online/BrainSPECT/Normal_Anat/Labeled_Slices.html

Normal Brain Anatomy (unlabeled pictures—cross section)

http://brighamrad.harvard.edu/education/online/BrainSPECT/Normal_Anat/Unlabeled_Levels.html

Slide Show Images of the Brain and Depression, Alzheimer’s and Encephalitis, Dementia, CVA, Infection, etc.

http://brighamrad.harvard.edu/education/online/BrainSPECT/Main_Slide_Show/Main_SS_2.html

NORMAL BRAIN FUNCTION


Overall Organization of the Nervous System		Negative Feedback

Laughter and the Brain

http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/laugh.html

Chocolate and the Brain

This expose’ about chocolate, again written for children but containing important facts, has not decreased my appreciation for Ghardelli dark chocolate ice cream!

http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/choco.html

Function and the Brain to top

The sites below, again from the Neuroscience for Kids module from Dr. Chudler at the University of Washington, are fairly painless ways to learn important concepts in neuroscience. They are chock full of information that may be on the EPPP exam. But, most important of all, they contain information that we will rely upon during this entire class semester!

It is also interesting to note that the effect of the lunar cycle on behavior was once thought to be totally superstition! Check out the links to studies with conflicting results about whether the lunar cycle does indeed influence antisocial, self puntative behavior and mental health functioning contained in the "Full Moon and the Brain" site.

Electrical Stimulation of Some Brain Sites Can Interfere with Language

Language and the Brain

http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/lang.html

Cognitive Enhancers

http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/smartd.html

The Musical Brain

http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/music.html

Einstein’s Brain

http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/ein.html

Yawning and the Brain

http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/yawning.html

The Full Moon and the Brain

http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/moon.html