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Biology

Homeostasis and response

Coordination and control - the nervous system

The brain

How Your Body Stays Balanced and How Your Brain Talks

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How Your Body Stays Balanced and How Your Brain Talks

Joelle Chow

@joellechow_cbwy

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The nervous system coordinates biological responses through homeostasis regulation in biological responses, featuring complex mechanisms including the reflex arc and brain functions.

The nervous system maintains homeostasis through specialized control systems involving receptors, coordination centers, and effectors
Understanding reflex arc in nervous system shows how automatic responses protect from danger through sensory, motor, and relay neurons
The brain's different regions perform specific functions, from conscious thought to unconscious activities
Techniques for studying brain functions include MRI scans, electrical stimulation, and analysis of brain damage cases
Synaptic transmission enables communication between neurons through chemical messengers

06/09/2022

101

Biology (AQA exam board) notes
B3 - biological responses
Homeostasis- the regulation of the internal conditions of a cell or organism to mai

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Page 2: Reflex Arc and Brain Structure

This page details the reflex arc mechanism and introduces key brain structures. The content explains synaptic transmission and the specialized functions of different brain regions.

Definition: Synapses are gaps between neurons where chemical messengers facilitate signal transmission.

Example: When a receptor is stimulated, the signal travels through sensory neurons, relay neurons, and motor neurons before reaching the effector organ.

Highlight: The cerebral cortex manages higher functions like consciousness and memory, while the cerebellum coordinates movement and balance.

Vocabulary: The pons, medulla oblongata, and hypothalamus are crucial brain structures with specific regulatory functions.

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Page 3: Brain Functions and Research Methods

The final page explores specific brain functions and methods used to study the brain. It details various research techniques and challenges in brain research.

Definition: The medulla controls unconscious activities like heartbeat and breathing, while the hypothalamus regulates body temperature.

Example: MRI scans can precisely identify affected brain areas during research or diagnosis.

Highlight: Brain surgery can be performed on conscious patients due to the absence of pain receptors in brain tissue.

Quote: "It is difficult to investigate and treat brain damage as the brain is extremely complex and delicate."

Vocabulary: The pituitary gland serves as a master endocrine gland, controlling other hormone-producing glands in the body.

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Page 1: Homeostasis and Nervous System Fundamentals

The first page introduces fundamental concepts of biological responses and nervous system organization. The nervous system maintains homeostasis through coordinated electrical impulses, utilizing specialized cellular networks and structures.

Definition: Homeostasis is the regulation of internal conditions within an organism to maintain optimal functioning despite external and internal changes.

Example: Control systems regulate body temperature, water content, and blood glucose concentration through coordinated responses.

Highlight: The nervous system's basic pathway follows: stimulus → receptor → coordinator → effector.

Vocabulary: The Central Nervous System (CNS) consists of the brain and spinal cord, while the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) includes ganglia and nerves.

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Subjects

Biology

Homeostasis and response

Coordination and control - the nervous system

The brain

How Your Body Stays Balanced and How Your Brain Talks

Joelle Chow

@joellechow_cbwy

8 Followers

The nervous system coordinates biological responses through homeostasis regulation in biological responses, featuring complex mechanisms including the reflex arc and brain functions.

The nervous system maintains homeostasis through specialized control systems involving receptors, coordination centers, and effectors
Understanding reflex arc in nervous system shows how automatic responses protect from danger through sensory, motor, and relay neurons
The brain's different regions perform specific functions, from conscious thought to unconscious activities
Techniques for studying brain functions include MRI scans, electrical stimulation, and analysis of brain damage cases
Synaptic transmission enables communication between neurons through chemical messengers

06/09/2022

101

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Page 2: Reflex Arc and Brain Structure

This page details the reflex arc mechanism and introduces key brain structures. The content explains synaptic transmission and the specialized functions of different brain regions.

Definition: Synapses are gaps between neurons where chemical messengers facilitate signal transmission.

Example: When a receptor is stimulated, the signal travels through sensory neurons, relay neurons, and motor neurons before reaching the effector organ.

Highlight: The cerebral cortex manages higher functions like consciousness and memory, while the cerebellum coordinates movement and balance.

Vocabulary: The pons, medulla oblongata, and hypothalamus are crucial brain structures with specific regulatory functions.

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Definition: The medulla controls unconscious activities like heartbeat and breathing, while the hypothalamus regulates body temperature.

Example: MRI scans can precisely identify affected brain areas during research or diagnosis.

Highlight: Brain surgery can be performed on conscious patients due to the absence of pain receptors in brain tissue.

Quote: "It is difficult to investigate and treat brain damage as the brain is extremely complex and delicate."

Vocabulary: The pituitary gland serves as a master endocrine gland, controlling other hormone-producing glands in the body.

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Page 1: Homeostasis and Nervous System Fundamentals

Definition: Homeostasis is the regulation of internal conditions within an organism to maintain optimal functioning despite external and internal changes.

Example: Control systems regulate body temperature, water content, and blood glucose concentration through coordinated responses.

Highlight: The nervous system's basic pathway follows: stimulus → receptor → coordinator → effector.

Vocabulary: The Central Nervous System (CNS) consists of the brain and spinal cord, while the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) includes ganglia and nerves.

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I love this app so much, I also use it daily. I recommend Knowunity to everyone!!! I went from a D to an A with it :D

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The app is very simple and well designed. So far I have always found everything I was looking for :D

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