In Control: Our Brain and Nervous System

Description: This videofilm introduces the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. It examines the structure of the nerve cells, explaining the difference between sensory and motor neurons, and gives a basic outline of nerve impulse transmission. The video looks at the functions of different parts of the brain, including the brain stem, medulla, cerebellum, hypothalamus, and cerebral cortex. It looks briefly at memory (explaining the difference between short-and long-term memory) and shows the effects of drugs on the brain and nervous system.

Comments & References: Item number BH/064. Relevant to GCSE and A level Psychology courses, A level Biology and Social Biology, PE and Sports Studies. Running time: 24 minutes. VHS. Produced by Rainbow Educational Video, USA. Boulton-Hawker products: only available for customers in the UK and Ireland. This video can be loaned free of charge for up to two weeks from Boulton-Hawker for preview. Please contact them for further information. See record numbers 998, 2175, 2177, 3761, 4919 and 4920 for the other video films in this biology series. Mentioned in the Science and Humanities Catalogue, produced by Uniview.

Price: BH: £29.00 + VAT. Loan Program: Free of charge Please see the conditions under Comments & References