Mental illnesses occur, in part, because of the breakdown of neurotransmission from one neuron to another. As you learned in this unit, stress also can be a major contributor to neurotransmission malfunction. Using the scholarly article you located on how stress can contribute to cell malfunction, describe the potential contribution of stress to cell malfunction […]
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Describe the main structures of the brain stem, the midbrain, and forebrain, including the basal ganglia, the limbic system and the cerebral cortex-What functions and behaviors are these regions known to control?
Week 4 Midterm Essay 1. Describe the recent finds on the “Nature-Nurture Controversy.” How do evolutionary theory (evolutionary biology and evolutionary psychology) and the study of genetics fit in to this discussion? What are the implications for the biopsychologist? And finally, is there a controversy at all? 2.Describe the process of action potential conduction and […]
Describe the physiology of dopaminergic neurotransmission and the distribution of the dopaminergic pathways involved in the regulation of motor function.
Dopaminergic Neurotransmission and Pathways Describe the physiology of dopaminergic neurotransmission and the distribution of the dopaminergic pathways involved in the regulation of motor function. Make a critical evaluation of the pharmacological options that are currently used in clinical practice to modulate these pathways.
