PSYC.SS.3.A
Describe the anatomy of the central and peripheral nervous systems and the endocrine system.
Psychology · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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anatomycentral nervous systemperipheral nervous systemendocrine system
Skills
- describe (anatomy of the central nervous system) #dok1
- describe (anatomy of the peripheral nervous system) #dok1
- describe (anatomy of the endocrine system) #dok1
- identify (major structures within each system) #dok1
- differentiate (central and peripheral nervous systems) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can describe the major structures and functions of the central nervous system. #dok1
- I can describe the major structures and functions of the peripheral nervous system. #dok1
- I can describe the major structures and functions of the endocrine system. #dok1
- I can identify the anatomy of individual components within each system. #dok1
- I can differentiate between the central and peripheral nervous systems by comparing their roles and structures. #dok2
Big Ideas
- The anatomy and structure of the nervous and endocrine systems play a key role in controlling behavior and bodily functions.
- Understanding the major systems of the body helps explain how biology influences psychological processes.
Essential Questions
- What are the main parts and functions of the central and peripheral nervous systems?
- How does the endocrine system complement the functions of the nervous system?
- In what ways do these biological systems contribute to behavior and psychological processes?
- How do the structures of the central and peripheral nervous systems differ from each other?
- Why is it important for psychologists to understand these systems?