Brain and Behaviour Abbreviated Exam Study Notes

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These are the notes I made from my detailed lecture and tutorial notes, when studying for the final exam. I achieved a Distinction for this unit. These notes are abbreviated; going over the main topics and concepts in the unit. Notes include: o Molecular structure (carbon, polysaccharide, lipid) o Structure of DNA o Action potential o Neurotransmitters o Synaptic Communication o Peripheral and Central Nervous system/nerves/receptors/pain o Muscle fibres o Hunger o Arousal o EEG/sleep/REM sleep o Learning and Memory o Neurological disorders (amnesia, Parkinson's, Huntington's, Alzheimer's) o Mood disorders (OCD, depression) o Psychotic disorders (schizophrenia) o Drug treatment o Illicit drugs