Whilst each component serves particular functions, they also communicate (directly or indirectly) to work together dynamically and holistically.
The purpose of these mix and match activities below is to become familiar with the motivational and emotional functions of key brain structures, hormones, and neurotransmitters.
The cortex is wrapped over the phylogenetically older sub-cortical brain region.
The human brain has two anatomically and functionally distinct regions:
Sub-cortical: structures that operate largely unconsciously to monitor the environment and regulate responses.
Cortical: analyses information from sub-cortical pathways, sets goals, interprets the meaning of events, makes decisions, and modulates sub-cortical responses.
Go to the spreadsheet tab which correspondents to your group number
Complete the mix and match activity as a group either by:
Dividing forces and working on separate hormones and neurotransmitters or
Discussing each brain structure as a group and selecting the correct answer
Discuss each hormone and neurotransmitter and select the correct answer. If unsure, search for more information (e.g., in the textbook) or discuss with the instructor. Repeat until all matches are correct.
Delete answers from first attempt and complete again (should be quicker).
If time allows, identify an interesting fact or feature about each hormone or neurotransmitter that you can share with the class.
