Neural Impacts
Neural Impact Objectives
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Explain why it is important to understand how the brain functions, not just in terms of individual health, but also economically.
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Describe how pain relief medications and caffeine impact the nervous system.
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Demonstrate how distractions can impact focus, and why this can be a problem.
This section describes how there is still much research to be done on the nervous system, particularly brain brain function. The next guide will focus in on what we know about the structures and functions of the brain.
Pain relief is challenging and often involves weighing the potential risks and benefits.
Caffeine has a powerful impact on the nervous system.
We all hear about the dangers of distractions while driving and the problems associated with multi-tasking. This video demonstrates the impact of distractions.
This is the end of Guide 6A. The next step is to take the quiz on Canvas and upload your portfolio update media piece.
Check your knowledge. Can you:
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explain why it is important to understand how the brain functions, not just in terms of individual health, but also economically?
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describe how pain relief medications and caffeine impact the nervous system?
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demonstrate how distractions can impact focus, and why this can be a problem?
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Nervous System Guide Contents
Complete all four of these sections before taking the quiz and making your media piece.
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6A: Nervous System
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