Do the images of neuronal pathways in the human central nervous system show or not feed-back ? : a comparative study in 15 countries

Abstract

In the human brain, the neuronal pathways are networks (which support learning) and work with permanent regulations (feedbacks). However, less than ¼ of illustrations in the analysed school textbooks of 15 countries is showing such regulations. Half of them are concerning the neuro-hormonal control of the reproduction; some are related to the control of the heart rhythm or breathing. Only in some countries the double innervations (gamma and alpha) of striated muscle is taught, and only a few countries are illustrating the neuronal networks in the brain. Most of these teachings are strongly under the influence of behaviourism.European project FP6 Biohead-Citizen CIT2-CT-2004-506015.Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia (FCT) - LIBEC/CIFPEC - Unidade de investigação (16/644)