Which part of the brain has the oldest evolutionary history?
Brain stem
What are the branches that receive messages on a neuron?
Dendrites
What part of the brain relays sensory info to the cortex?
Thalamus
What division of the nervous system controls voluntary movement?
Somatic Nervous system
What is the “master gland” of the endocrine system?
pituitary gland
Which lobe controls speaking, movement, and judgment?
Frontal Lobe
What is the fatty coating that speeds up neural impulses?
Myelin Sheath
What brain part links the nervous and endocrine systems?
Hypothalamus
Which part calms you after a scare?
parasympathetic nervous system
Which gland controls your metabolism?
Thyroid Gland
What brain structure processes visual information?
Occipital Lobe
The brief electrical charge that travels down the axon is called?
Action Potential
After a frontal lobe injury, Phineas Gage experienced:
Increased Irritability
What controls heartbeat and digestion without conscious thought?
autonomic nervous system
What chemical helps reduce pain and is released after a workout?
Endorphins
What brain region helps coordinate voluntary movement and balance?
Cerebellum
What are the chemical messengers between neurons?
Neurotransmitters
What is the Wernicke's area?
Language Comprehension Sector
Which division of the PNS responds in fight-or-flight?
sympathetic nervous system
Which neurotransmitter is linked to mood and targeted by Prozac?
serotonin
The brain’s ability to change due to experience or damage is known as:
Plasticity
What happens to the axon at resting potential?
It is polarized with negative ions inside and positive outside.
What brain structure is key for reward centers and motivation?
Hypothalamus
What brain area keeps you alert and awake?
reticular formation
What hormone is released by the adrenal glands in emergencies?
adrenaline (epinephrine)