Objectives- Brain Physiology

Topic 3 Brain Physiology and Function
3a Describe how genetics and other biological factors influence human behavior.
3b List features and functions of central and peripheral nervous system, including somatic, autonomic,
sympathetic, parasympathetic systems.
3c Identify components of brain communication and their functions including neurons and
neurotransmitters.
3d Identify regions and functions of different areas of the brain including the spinal cord, hindbrain,
midbrain, forebrain, and hemispheres.
3e Describe neuroimaging techniques used to study the brain, including EEG, MRI, fMRI, and PET.