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Note: Definitions and diagrams have been taken from VCE Psychology Units 3 & 4, 5th ed print+digital by John Grivas & Nicole Letch
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ANSWERS
Chapter 2 Test Answers
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To be used after you have completed the test
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K E Y K N O W L E D G E
K E Y D E F I N I T I O N S
PRACTICE QUESTIONS
DIAGRAM - Draw the hierarchy of the nervous systems. There is one on page 110.
Explain the role of the divisions of the nervous system (CNS, PNS and subdivisions). 8 marks.
Explain the difference between conscious and unconscious responses by the nervous system to sensory stimuli. 3 marks.
Explain the role of the spinal reflex with an example. 6 marks. (5 marks for stages, see page 123 and one mark for example)
Define and explain the role of the neuron and its parts (dendrites, axon, myelin and axon terminals). 5 marks.
Explain how information is received and transmitted (reception and transmission) across the synapse. 3 marks.
Explain what the synaptic gap and synapse are. 2 marks.
Define the term neurotransmitter with reference to the two possible effects. 3 marks.
Identify an excitatory and an inhibitory neurotransmitter and explain how they work. 6 marks.
Explain how neurotransmission is a lock and key process. 4 marks.
Define Parkinson's disease with reference to 3 symptoms (include both cognitive and motor). 4 marks.
Identify and explain the effects of chronic changes related to dopamine and Parkinson's. 3 marks.
Explain the role of the divisions of the nervous system (CNS, PNS and subdivisions). 8 marks.
Explain the difference between conscious and unconscious responses by the nervous system to sensory stimuli. 3 marks.
Explain the role of the spinal reflex with an example. 6 marks. (5 marks for stages, see page 123 and one mark for example)
Define and explain the role of the neuron and its parts (dendrites, axon, myelin and axon terminals). 5 marks.
Explain how information is received and transmitted (reception and transmission) across the synapse. 3 marks.
Explain what the synaptic gap and synapse are. 2 marks.
Define the term neurotransmitter with reference to the two possible effects. 3 marks.
Identify an excitatory and an inhibitory neurotransmitter and explain how they work. 6 marks.
Explain how neurotransmission is a lock and key process. 4 marks.
Define Parkinson's disease with reference to 3 symptoms (include both cognitive and motor). 4 marks.
Identify and explain the effects of chronic changes related to dopamine and Parkinson's. 3 marks.
