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This chapter provides an introduction to neurobiology and the brain. Specifically, it summarizes basic knowledge on human physiology for IS researchers who want to become familiar with basic concepts and mechanisms from neurobiology and neuroscience. We start with a description of fundamental concepts in genetics. A description of the human nervous system follows, including an account of the major components and basic functioning of the nervous system. Next, we discuss the human brain. Specifically, we outline important brain structures along with their major functions. We also summarize basic terminology used in neuroscience to describe locations in the brain. Due to its usefulness for IS research, this contribution also describes fundamentals of the structure and functioning of the autonomic nervous system. We close the chapter with a brief reflection on brain plasticity.
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Riedl, R., Léger, PM. (2016). A Primer on Neurobiology and the Brain for Information Systems Scholars. In: Fundamentals of NeuroIS. Studies in Neuroscience, Psychology and Behavioral Economics. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-45091-8_2
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