Chapter 2
Controlling Behavior: The Role of the Central Nervous System

Modified: 2008-09-18 (spelling edits and addition of human reaction time datum)


Control and coordination are an essential component to animal behavior. In this chapter we will explore, briefly, the basics of the nervous system and how it controls FAPs, reflexes, prey capture, and escape behavior.


Key Points (adapted from text)

Stimulating a Behavior

Components of the Nervous System

Controlling Prey Capture

Controlling Escape Behavior

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