"It's all about the neurons, baby!" Part 3 of the 13-video course on psychology focuses on how body chemistry influences thinking and behavior. The structure and functions of neurons, synapses, and hormones, and the special importance of the pituitary gland in how the nervous systems and endocrine systems work together, are the focus of this presentation.

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Classroom Considerations

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• The animations and explanations make the relationships among these complex systems easy to understand
• The video would work well as an overview before a more in-depth study of the body's systems

Cons

• The captions do not always reflect what is being said
• Some viewers may find the speaker's pace too rapid