PSY 350 Week 2 DQ 1 Nervous System
PSY 350 Week 2 DQ 1 Nervous System
This week, you will examine the major structures of the central and peripheral nervous systems, as well as the location and function of these structures. Search the Ashford University Online Library and locate a peer-reviewed research study that was published within the last five years, which examines the role of one of the structures reviewed in Chapter 4 of your course text. The research study you identify should evaluate the function of this structure in either normal or abnormal behavior. Your response must clearly identify the role of the structure in the identified behavior as well as your level of agreement with the results of the study and your rationale.
Your initial post should be a minimum of 250 words and utilize at least one peer-reviewed research study that was published within the last five years.
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This week you were introduced to the role of the central and peripheral nervous system in controlling movement. The reading also discussed the role of these systems in movement disorders. One of the most well-known of these movement disorders is Parkinson’s disease.
Option A:
Search the Ashford University Online Library for a peer-reviewed research study or review published within the last five years that discusses the cause of Parkinson’s disease. After reading this article and the text, what structure(s) and neurotransmitter(s) do you think are most important in the development of this disorder? What does this suggest regarding possible treatment strategies for this disorder? Your initial post should be a minimum of 250 words and utilize at least one peer-reviewed research study that was published within the last five years.
Option B:
Search the Ashford University Online Library for a peer-reviewed research study or review that was published within the last five years on the use of stem cells to treat Parkinson’s disease. Provide a brief summary of this article as part of your discussion. Do you agree with the argument that the article makes regarding the use of stem cells? In your discussion, be sure to address the likelihood of this being a successful treatment strategy. You should also discuss any ethical concerns with this treatment approach. Your initial post should be a minimum of 250 words and utilize at least one peer-reviewed research study that was published within the last five years.