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Name the nervous system that sends sensory information from the body to the CNS
Somatic nervous system
Outline the purpose of the spinal reflex
To save time (spinal cord initiates motor response rather than brain) in order to minimise potential harm
Name two differences between a neurotransmitter and neuromodulator
Possible answers include - NT can only act at synapse whereas NM have broader effects, NT is faster acting that a NM, NT has shorter lasting effects than NM
Name the neuromodulator that has a key role in the reward pathway
Dopamine
Outline how pruning improves the efficency of brain functioning
Removal of synapses that are not utilised, to strengthen pathways that are used more often
In what situations is rerouting likely to occur? Give two distinct explanations.
Possible explanations 1. After damage to brain and relearning a skill 2. When learning a new way to carry out a behaviour (new tennis serve technique)
Stress that is prolonged over a period of time is considered to be ....
Chronic
Name the nervous system that is most likely dominant in the freeze response
Parasympathetic
Outline 2 ways that the gut health can influence mental wellbeing
Possible answers include 1. Lack of gut microbiota diversity can lead to lower mood 2. The gut has an important role in producing serotonin
What is the enteric nervous system?
The large network of neurons that are throughout the gastrointestinal tract (layers of gut tissue)
Janet has been stressed for a prolonged period and is so unwell she can no longer go to school. Which stage of GAS is she in?
Exhaustion
Outline one disadvantage of the GAS model of stress
Possible answer - does not consider psychological factors
On the board draw a diagram of the main parts of Transactional model of stress and coping
Must refer to primary appraisal (threat, challenge, harm/loss) and secondary appraisal. Must state role of two appraisal stages.
Name the term - you fit the stress coping strategy to the stressor and situation
Context-specific effectiveness
Identify the stimulus and responses in a case where a person is scared of idea of going on a scooter after falling off one and hurting self badly
NS/CS - scared of thought of going on scooter, UCS - falling off scooter, UCR - pain due to falling off scooter, CR - scared due to thought of scooter
