University of Idaho Introduction to the Pharmacology of Psychoactive Drugs
 
 
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Lesson 2: Brain and Body Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction:

This section will cover several major systems associated with the Pharmacology.  They include the Brain, Heart, and Hepatic (Liver Systems).  This section is not as in-depth as the first section.  As you review the materials, note how they work in combination with each other.

Outcomes: After completing this lesson you should understand / be able to:

bulletUnderstand how the brain works.
bulletUnderstand some different neurotransmitter systems in the brain
bulletUnderstand the circulatory system
bulletUnderstand how the liver system works

Some Objectives:

bulletComplete readings from course
bulletExplore relevant web sites

Some Important Terms:
bulletCentral Nervous System
bulletPeripheral Nervous System
bulletHindbrain, Midbrain, Forebrain
bulletMedial Forebrain Bundle
bulletHypothalamus
bulletHippocampus
bulletPrefrontal Cortex
bulletCerebellum
bulletOthers

ACTIVITIES
Readings Read:  Julien Chapter 3 Again
             Chapter 4
Thinking / Study Questions Study Questions
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