What is the neural basis of behavior?

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What is the neural basis of behavior?

• Molecular vs. Molar levels of analysis
• The Neuron
• Structure
• Electrical and Chemical Action
• The Action Potential and the All-or-None Law
• Synaptic Transmission
• Neurotransmitters

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(See Gleitman, p. 63)
(cell nucleus)
Neural impulse
(cell body)
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(See Gleitman, p. 70)
Axon
Recording electrodes
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The action potentialVoltage change over Time
(See Gleitman, p. 68)
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Dendrite
Axon
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Temporal summation several impulses from one
source over time
Spatial summation several impulses from several
sources converging at the same time
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(See Gleitman, p. 69)
(outside)
(inside)
Na
Na
Na
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(See Gleitman, p. 72)
Axon of the sending neuron
Synapse (Synaptic gap or cleft)
Receiving neuron
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A brief selection of well known neurotransmitter
substances(from Gleitman, pp. 73-75)

• Acetylcholine ()
• Serotonin ()
• Catecholamines
• Dopamine ()
• Norepinephrine ()
• Amino Acids
• GABA (-)
• Glutamate ()