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Presenter, Liz Fraser.

Focuses on the nervous and endocrine systems. Shows how neurons work and how a simple reflex arc functions. Uses footage of infants to illustrate the processes of neural network growth and coordination acquisition. Uses a Penfield map to examine the senses, with an emphasis on vision. Examines the links between chemical activity in the brain and behavior. Analyzes bungee jumping to show how the endocrine and nervous systems work together to control actions and moods. Considers the effects of drugs and other psychoactive substances on these sensory systems.

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