Biological Psychology

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Biological Psychology

Understanding Neural Impulses: The Role of Electrical and Chemical Signals in Nervous System Function

neural impulse An electro-chemical signal that enables neurons to communicate.Resting potentialAction potentialAbsolute regractory periodAll of non law A neural impulse is an electrical signal that travels along...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Biological Psychology

The Basics of Neurons: Structure and Function in the Nervous System

Neuron a nerve cell; the basic building block of the nervous system A neuron is a specialized cell that transmits information throughout the body. It is the...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Biological Psychology

The Importance of Nodes of Ranvier in Nervous System Function: Enhancing Impulse Transmission Efficiency

Nodes of Ranvier gaps in the myelin sheath The nodes of Ranvier are gaps in the myelin sheath surrounding axons in nervous tissue. These unmyelinated regions are...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Biological Psychology

Unlocking the Key Elements of Ontogenetic Biological Explanation for Understanding an Organism’s Development

Ontogenetic Biological Explanation DNA, genes, chromosomes, nature vs. nurture Ontogenetic biological explanation refers to the process of understanding the development of an organism from its embryonic stage...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Biological Psychology

Discovering the Roots of Brain Functions: The legacy of Paul Broca in Neuroscience

Paul Broca Discovered area in left frontal lobe responsible for language production Paul Broca was a French physician, surgeon, anatomist, and anthropologist who lived from 1824 to...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Biological Psychology

The Science of the Body: Understanding Physiological and Biological Processes for Health and Wellness

Physiological Biological Explanation Brain Physiological and biological explanations refer to the study of the physical and biochemical processes that occur within living organisms. This explanation examines the...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Biological Psychology

Exploring Brain Plasticity: Understanding the Remarkable Adaptive Process in Learning, Memory, and Recovery from Brain Injury

Plasticity the brain’s ability to change, especially during childhood, by reorganizing after damage or by building new pathways based on experience Plasticity refers to the ability of...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Biological Psychology

Understanding the Importance of Refractory Period in Physiology: Preventing Tetanus and Maintaining Heart Function.

refractory period a period of inactivity after a neuron has fired. The refractory period, in physiology, refers to a period of time during which a specific nerve...