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Sensory Systems

Aims

  • To show the main parts of the nervous system
  • To illustrate the relationship between the peripheral and central nervous systems
  • To show the structures involved in a simple reflex action and explain the reflex arc
  • To illustrate the main areas of the human brain and to outline their functions
  • To consider the factors involved in coordinating the body’s movements and how these develop
  • To explore the links between the nervous and endocrine systems
  • To discuss the action of psychoactive substances such as alcohol, nicotine, and illegal drugs.