Chapter 2 - Biological Basis of Human Behavior
Chapter 2 - Biological Basis of Human Behavior
Objectives
• Describe the nature of the basic structural unit of the nervous system in terms of its parts, types, functions, and other
properties
• Explain how sensory and motor signals are conducted to and from the brain
• Discuss the divisions of the nervous system and the structures that form each division
• Point out the specialized functions of each cerebral hemispheres
• Enumerate the different neurotransmitter substances and their effects on behavior
• Enumerate the different endocrine glands and explain the role played by the endocrine system in controlling behavior
• Discuss the influences of hereditary units on behavior
THE NEURON
Neurogenesis