The central nervous system
The central nervous system
The central nervous system, or CNS, is made up of the brain and spinal cord. It receives information from receptors, processes it and decides how the body should respond.
Step-by-step lessons on Edexcel GCSE Psychology 4.1.3 Neurons and synapses. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Start with the more concrete compulsory topics like memory and development before tackling evaluation-heavy optional topics and research methods.