A2 Unit 5 Topic 8: Grey matter

Students will be assessed on their ability to:
(12) Describe the role animal models have played in developing explanations of human brain development and function, including Hubel and Wiesel's experiments with monkeys and kittens
(13) Consider the methods used to compare the contributions of nature and nurture to brain development, including evidence from the abilities of newborn babies, animal experiments, studies of individuals with damaged brain areas, twin studies, and cross-cultural studies (Race, IQ, nutrition)
(16) Discuss the moral and ethical issues relating to the use of animals in medical research from two ethical standpoints
(19) Discuss how the outcomes of the Human Genome Project are being used in the development of new drugs and the social, moral and ethical issues this raises