brains
What part of the brain is responsible for balance and coordination?
Cerebellum
What are the three stages of memory?
Encoding, storage, retrieval
What neurotransmitter is most associated with reward and addiction?
Dopamine
What does ADHD commonly affect?
attention & focus
What are rods responsible for in vision?
Night vision and black-and-white vision
What brain imaging technique measures electrical activity in the brain?
EEG
What type of memory lasts about 20–40 seconds?
Short-term memory
What type of drug slows down the central nervous system?
Deppressents
What manual is used to diagnose mental disorders?
DSM- %
What structure in the ear converts sound vibrations into neural signals?
Cochela
What lobe of the brain processes vision?
Occipital Lobe
What sleep stage is most associated with vivid dreaming?
REM sleep
What is tolerance?
Needing more of a drug for the same effect
What disorder involves hallucinations and delusions?
Schizophrenia
What are the five basic tastes?
Sweet, salty, sour, bitter, umami
What is neuroplasticity?
The brain’s ability to reorganize and form new connections
What memory effect helps people remember the beginning of a list best?
Primary Effect
Why are teen brains more vulnerable to addiction?
The brain is still developing
What disorder includes cycles of mania and depression?
Bipolar
What part of the eye contains rods and cones?
Retina
What type of neuron carries messages from the brain to muscles?
Motor Neuron
How many hours of sleep do teenagers typically need?
8-10 Hours
What is withdrawal?
Symptoms experienced after stopping a drug
What does neurodiversity mean?
Natural differences in brain functioning
What type of receptors detect pain, pressure, and temperature in the skin?
Touch receptors/sensory receptors