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the nervous system
Which 2 parts make up the cns,
What makes up the pns,
What 2 parts make up the ans
11  cards
the endocrine system
Describe the endocrine system,
What do the glands in the endocri...,
What is the pituitary gland calle...
9  cards
localisation of function
What is localisation of function,
What are the 2 halves of the brai...,
What word describes the idea that...
28  cards
ways of studying the brain
When are brain scanning technique...,
How do fmris work,
What images do fmris produce
18  cards
brain plasticity & functional recovery
What does the term brain plastici...,
When does the brain reach its pea...,
What happens to neural connection...
13  cards
neurons and synaptic transmission
What are neurones,
Describe the action of the sensor...,
Describe the action of the relay ...
24  cards
lateralisation & split brain research
What is hemispheric lateralisation,
Give an example of a function tha...,
How does vision work
12  cards
circadian rhythms
What are circadian rhythms,
What controls the sleep wake cycle,
Where is the scn located
7  cards
infradian rhythms
What are infradian rhythms give 2...,
What is sad,
Wha type of infradian rhythm is sad
7  cards
ultradian rhythms
What are ultradian rhythms give a...,
How many stages of sleep are there,
How long does the sleep cycle last
10  cards
endogenous pacemakers
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What is the scn,
How are animals used to study the...
6  cards
exogenous zeitgebers
What are exogenous zeitgebers,
Give an example of a key zeitgebe...,
Why is light such an influential ...
6  cards

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