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National Standards: Life Science; Cell; Behavior of Organisms;
scientific inquiry.
Please answer the following questions pertaining to the video:
- What is the cerebral cortex and what is its function?
- Explain how electrical conduction travels through an axon.
- What is the synaptic cleft and what is its function?
- Give two types of mental illness mentioned in the video.
- What is the function of the folds in the cortex?
- According to the video, what is the key to understanding those with
mental illness?
- Explain what is meant by the comment "nerve cells are highly
interconnected."
Student Guide – Check for Understanding
Please answer the following questions:
- Draw and label the parts of a neuron.
- Draw three interconnecting neurons and show how conduction passes
through these neurons by using arrows to designate direction.
- Why is it necessary to understand normal brain function in order to
treat or prevent mental illness?
- Now that you know the structure of a neuron, how it functions, and
its interconnections, propose a possible explanation of how mental
illness can occur as a result of a malfunction. Please state
where the malfunction occurs and its repercussions.
- Explain how a malfunction can affect learning and memory.
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Provided by: Fe E. Dumapias, Phoenix North High School, Phoenix, AZ
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