Learning Objectives

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Describe how neurons work and what could cause neurons to die.
Explain how chemicals allow neurons to communicate and what happens if healthy neurons can no longer communicate.
Name and describe the major parts of the brain and the nervous system and their functions.
Understand how the functions of the two sides of the brain differ.
Name and explain the techniques used to study the brain.
Describe the role of genes in behavior and how genes and the environment interact as the brain develops and functions.
Explain what heritability means and how evolution shaped the functions of the brain.

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