Describe how neurons transmit information.
Information is transmitted from one place to another within the nervous system in the form of a neural impulse. A single neuron can carry a neural impulse upto a distance covered by the length of its axon. When the impulse is to be conducted to a distant part of the body, a number of neurons participate in the process. In this process, one neuron relays the information to a neighbouring neuron. The axon tip of a preceding neuron make functional connections or synapse with dendrites of the other neuron.
How does the evolutionary perspective explain the biological basis of behaviour?
Name the four lobes of the cerebral cortex. What functions do they perform?
Name the various endocrine glands and the hormones secreted by them. How does the endocrine system affect our behaviour?
How does the autonomic nervous system help us in dealing with an emergency situation?
