Category Archives: Unit 3 Neuroscience

What Is Narcolepsy W/ Cataplexy?

Posted on November 5, 2019 by victoriaruss

Symptoms of narcolepsy can include excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), sleep disruption, cataplexy, sleep paralysis and hypnagogic/hypnopompic hallucinations. Excessive Daytime Sleepiness (EDS) The inability to stay awake and alert during the day. Even with sleep someone with narcolepsy can feel as … Continue reading →

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Portable Model of the Brain (Misc. Brain Parts- Thalamus, Broca’s Area, Wernicke’s Area)

Posted on October 22, 2019 by victoriaruss

    Thalamus Thalamus is like a switchboard. Maybe we could use a router as an example? Which one has more meaning for you?   Broca’s Aphasia In this video, a man with Brocas Aphasia is being interviewed. He is … Continue reading →

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Neural Transmission

Posted on October 14, 2019 by victoriaruss

What do nerve cells look like? Note that like most other cells, these nerve cells have a nucleus. They also have other organelles. However, the long, threadlike extensions of the nerve cells are unique. This is where the nerve impulses are transmitted. Neurons and Nerve Impulses … Continue reading →

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3 Classifications of Drugs-Stimulants Depressants, Hallucinogens 

Posted on September 13, 2019 by victoriaruss

Drugs of Abuse website Write about effects of the following 3 drugs 1) depressants 2) stimulants, and 3) hallucinogens? Mouseparty website  Methmouse website      

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Brain Scans Padlet

Posted on June 1, 2016 by victoriaruss

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Dissecting a Human Brain

Posted on February 17, 2016 by victoriaruss

at Hammersmith Hospital in London, a few recently preserved human brains are dissected according to an international protocol and stored in a tissue bank for further research.

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Pinky and the Brain-brainstem

Posted on February 17, 2016 by victoriaruss

clip from childhood favorite cartoon shows Pinky and the Brain. Helps teach you learn the parts of the brain

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Broca’s Aphasia – Sarah Scott – Teenage Stroke/ Brain Plasticity

Posted on February 17, 2016 by victoriaruss

Word of the Day:   Broca’s Area- structure in left hemisphere of the brain responsible for expression of language.  If Broca’s is broken you can’t produce speech. Wernicke’s area- structure in the left hemisphere responsible for understanding language Aphasia- inability to … Continue reading →

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Brain Scans Exit Ticket (Padlet)

Posted on January 19, 2016 by victoriaruss
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Unit 3 Biopsychology Funnelbrain Flashcards

Posted on January 19, 2016 by victoriaruss

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