1. PRACTICE FRQ: Use the chart in order to evaluate your FRQ. Highlight the areas where your written responses are similar to the information outlined in the chart. Patient Number NicknameNeurotransmitter Issue Patient 1 Shaky = might be suffering from Parkinson’s Disease Dopamine = related to regulating movement, reward, focus, hallucinations, and delusions Patient 2 Zippy = probably has excess energy and is overly stressed and anxious. May be seeking treatment for those ailments Norepinephrine = related to energy, anxiety, and panic attacks, causes heart rate to increase Patient 3 Boozer = might pass out, looks drunk b/c has high amounts of GABA GABA = major inhibitory neurotransmitter, “nature’s valium” Patient 4 Coolie = has high levels so he probably has very little anxiety & is willing to take risks or be involved in illegal activities Serotonin = high levels are related to relaxation and emotional wellness, but can also lead to impulse control problems. If too high can lead to Serotonin Syndrome Patient 5 The Professor = probably seeking treatment because too much glutamate can over-excite neurons and destroy them Glutamate = major excitatory neurotransmitter related to learning and memory Patient 6 Poppy = has high dopamine levels so is probably numb to pain and feels pretty good, but could lose consciousness and possibly die if levels get too high Endorphins = act like opiates, linked to pain control and pleasure center, reduces pain by inhibiting it Patient 7 Pokey = has a lack of energy and all he wants to do is hang out and rest, can’t properly react to stressful situations Acetylcholine = related to parasympathetic nerv system, plays a role in memory, movement, arousal & attention

2. Period 5 PRACTICE FRQ: Use the chart in order to evaluate your FRQ. Highlight the areas where your written responses are similar to the information outlined in the chart. Patient Number NicknameNeurotransmitter Issue Patient 1 Shaky = might be suffering from Parkinson’s Disease Dopamine = related to regulating movement, reward, focus, hallucinations, and delusions Patient 2 Zippy = probably has excess energy and is overly stressed and anxious. May be seeking treatment for those ailments Norepinephrine = related to energy, anxiety, and panic attacks, causes heart rate to increase Patient 3 Boozer = might pass out, looks drunk b/c has high amounts of GABA GABA = major inhibitory neurotransmitter, “nature’s valium” Patient 4 Coolie = has high levels so he probably has very little anxiety & is willing to take risks or be involved in illegal activities Serotonin = high levels are related to relaxation and emotional wellness, but can also lead to impulse control problems. If too high can lead to Serotonin Syndrome Patient 5 The Professor = probably seeking treatment because too much glutamate can over-excite neurons and destroy them Glutamate = major excitatory neurotransmitter related to learning and memory Patient 6 Poppy = has high dopamine levels so is probably numb to pain and feels pretty good, but could lose consciousness and possibly die if levels get too high Endorphins = act like opiates, linked to pain control and pleasure center, reduces pain by inhibiting it Patient 7 Pokey = has a lack of energy and all he wants to do is hang out and rest, can’t properly react to stressful situations Acetylcholine = related to parasympathetic nerv system, plays a role in memory, movement, arousal & attention

3. The Endocrine System  the body’s “slow” chemical communication system  a set of glands that secrete hormones into the bloodstream

4. Nervous System vs. Endocrine System Nervous System Chemicals = neurotransmitters Nervous system secretes neurotransmitters into CNS Signals sent in fractions of a second Endocrine System Chemicals = hormones Endocrine system secretes hormones into blood stream Chemicals can take many seconds to begin working, effects can last longer (hours, days) Both: Regulate conditions in body Use chemicals for communication

5. Hormones are Specific Only certain cells in the body can respond to hormones ◦ In order for cells to respond they must have the hormone receptor molecule Example: Oxytocin= released by the pituitary gland ◦ Acts on only 2 tissues, the breasts and uterus ◦ Only under certain conditions  causes uterine contractions  causes breast tissue to produce milk

6. Pituitary Gland Controlled by the hypothalamus Called the “master gland” Releases hormones that regulate other glands Posterior lobe regulates water & salt balance Problems = growth disorders, fertility probs, impotence

7. anterior pituitary lobe releases hormones that regulate organs and other glands. posterior lobe regulates water and salt balance.

8. Thyroid & Parathyroid Glands Regulate metabolism and calcium Problems = ◦ Hyperthyroidism – nervousness, tremors, hunger, weight loss, protruding eyes ◦ Hypothyroidism – fatigue, weight gain, mental impairment

9. Adrenal Glands Important in stressful/emotional situations ◦ adrenal cortex  Secretes cortisone, which speeds up metabolism ◦ adrenal medulla  secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine hormones Problems = ◦ Addison’s Disease - skin, weight & dizziness ◦ Cushing’s Disease - muscle & bone disease

10. Pancreas Regulates sugar metabolism by producing insulin Problems = diabetes, cancer, pancreatitis

11. Pineal Gland Connects endocrine syst with nervous syst Releases melatonin Problems = disruptive sleep

12. Gonads testicles or ovaries Produce sex hormones: estrogen, progesterone, testosterone Problems = cancer, fertility issues

13. Happy Thanksgiving!!!

14. BBC Documentary: Brain Story http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAzro GRU5fQ&feature=em- share_video_in_list_user&list=PLCC64B4 5817E07D8E http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAzro GRU5fQ&feature=em- share_video_in_list_user&list=PLCC64B4 5817E07D8E