different nervous systems
structure of a neuron
functions of a neuron
key neurotransmitters
brain anatomy
100
what are the 2 main nervous systems of the body?
central and peripheral
100
which part of the neuron contains the nucleus?
soma/cell body
100
a neurotransmitter's reabsorbtion by the sending neuron
reuptake
100
which neurotransmitter is associated with the perception of pain or pleasure?
endorphins
100
what is the blue portion referring to?
cerebral cortex
200
what does the somatic nervous system control?
voluntary movements & sensory transmission
200
what does a neuron need after it is fired, before it can fire again?
a refractory period
200
the ______ is what neurotransmitters must cross in order to get to the receiving neuron.
synapse
200
name one thing that serotonin is responsible for
mood, hunger, sleep, arousal/alertness
200
what number on the diagram refers to the occipital lobe?
3
300
which nervous system controls involuntary functions?
autonomic nervous system
300
what does F refer to?
axon terminal
300
what disease is caused by damage to the myelin sheath?
multiple sclerosis
300
true or false: glutamate is a major inhibitory neurotransmitter and is involved in memory
false: it is an excitatory neurotransmitter
300
what role does the frontal lobe play?
voluntary movements + emotions
400
which part of the autonomic nervous system manages the "rest and digest" response?
parasympathetic
400
what are the glial cells?
cells in the nervous system that support, nourish, and protect neurons
400
which part of the neuron receives and integrates messages, conducting impulses toward the cell body?
dendrites
400
what does the Acetylcholine (ACh) enable?
muscle action, learning, and memory
400
which part of the forebrain manages maintenance functions (like eating and sleeping)?
hypothalamusssss
500
you fall down a hole and your heart rate increases and your pupils dilate. which branch of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for your body's reactions?
sympathetic branch
500
what is the microscopic gap in the myelin sheath?
node
500
what is the significance of the axon?
it passes messages through its branches to other neurons, muscles, and glands
500
when there is an insufficient amount of __________, it can lead to Parkinson's disease
dopamine
500
Frank tripped and hit his head. The next day, he was having trouble with his balance. which part of his brain did he damage?
the cerebellum