Problem
A. Come up with some sort of way (Mnemonics, word game, etc) to be able to distinguish the difference between sensory and motor neurons?
B. We discussed how SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors - anti-depressants) work to illustrate the synapses and neurotransmitters. Draw a picture of it.
C. Were you surprised at the similarity between the brains of humans and of other animals? Why or why not?
D. Even though we know that the left, right generalization is a myth, it is still fun to think about. Do you think you are more left-brained or right-brained? Why?
E. Draw a neuron, label the structures discussed in the book, and show the direction of a neural impulse.
F. What surprised you most about how the brain adapts and repairs itself?
G. Why do you think the thalamus and limbic system are buried so deep in the brain?
H. Would you rather have damage to the Broca's area or the Wernicke's area?
I. Besides what we know about Phineas Gage, what other possible changes could be expected if the frontal lobe were damaged.