Grand Canyon University Psychology Presentation
Description
Create a PowerPoint presentation (9-12 slides) that outlines the basic functions of the brain and nervous system. Please include speaker notes (at least 50-100 words per slide) to provide more detail for each response.
Be sure to address the following issues in your presentation:
- Cellular Level
Identify the structure and function of neurons, microglia, oligodendrocytes, and astrocytes.
Explain the process of the action potential.
Explain the process of synaptic transmission.
- Brain
Identify the major lobes of the brain and describe their function.
Identify AT LEAST ONE subcortical structure (e.g., basal ganglia, thalamus, hypothalamus, etc.) and describe its function.
- Nervous System:
Illustrate the major divisions of the nervous system and identify the function of each division (central, peripheral, autonomic, sympathetic, parasympathetic, and somatic)
You are required to use a minimum of two to four scholarly resources.