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Episode 63: The Nervous System
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50 minutes
Released:
Jun 30, 2014
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Description
An overview of the structure and function of the nervous system, including a discussion of the autonomic and somatic divisions of the peripheral nervous system, the spinal cord, and the brain. I discuss the major regions and structures of the brain, including the brainstem, the cerebellum, the cerebral cortex, and various subcortical structures. I conclude with some brief remarks about lateralization and the relationship between brain size and IQ.
Released:
Jun 30, 2014
Format:
Podcast episode
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