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Use complete sentences to answer the following. Be sure to answer ALL parts of the question.
Module 7: Neural and Hormonal Systems
1. Explain what happens during the three phases of neural communication: a. Action potential – b. refractory period – c. resting potential –
2. What is the main job of a neurotransmitter? How do they travel from neuron to neuron?
3. Explain the different tasks of the central and peripheral nervous systems. Include the brain and spinal cord and the autonomic and somatic systems.
- Central Nervous System:
- Peripheral Nervous System:
- Autonomic:
- Sympathetic:
- Parasympathetic:
- Somatic:
4. Explain the functions of the following glands found in the endocrine system: a. pituitary gland – b. thyroid gland – c. adrenal glands –

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Module 8: The Brain
1. From an evolutionary standpoint, the lower-level brain regions are considered to be the oldest part of the brain. How do you think the functions of these parts of the brain led researchers to believe this?
2. Visually draw the functions of each of the brain’s lobes: a. frontal lobes: b. parietal lobes: c. occipital lobes: d. temporal lobes:
3. What are the left hemisphere’s two specialized language areas? How do they differ in function?