I Think Neuron to Something
The period of time during which a neuron is unable to fire.
What is refractory period?
The branch of the nervous system that consists of the brain and spinal cord
What is the central nervous system (CNS)?
What is 10 million?
The part of the brain that controls breathing and heartbeat
What is the medulla?
The wrinkled outer layer of the forebrain
What is the cerebral cortex?
The part of the neuron responsible for receiving incoming signals from other neurons
What is a dendrite?
Activation of this branch of our nervous system would result in slowed heart rate and increased digestion (be specific)
What is the parasympathetic nervous system?
This part of the brain is crucial for forming new memories.
What is the hippocampus?
The part of the brain responsible for coordinating voluntary movement and balance
What is the cerebellum?
The sensory cortex is located in this lobe
What is the parietal lobe?
Where neurotransmitters are released from
What are terminal buttons?
When the fire alarm goes off and your breathing and heart rate increases, this part of your nervous system is activated.
What is sympathetic nervous system?
This is the name of the man credited with creating the first atomic bomb.
Who is J Robert Oppenheimer?
Limbic system structure responsible for learning fear and other basic emotional responses
What is the amygdala?
Wernicke's area is located in this lobe
What is the temporal lobe?
The tiny gap between the terminal buttons of one neuron and the dendrites of another neuron.
What is the synaptic gap?
Neurons/nerves that carry sensory information inward, toward the central nervous system
What are afferent or sensory neurons/nerves?
This is the capital of Austria.
What is Vienna?
If this part of your brain was damaged, you may have difficulty with the physical production of speech.
What is broca's area?
This lobe is crucial for making plans and sound judgements.
What is the frontal lobe?
Deficits of this neurotransmitter is linked to Alzheimer's disease
What is acetylcholine (ACh)?
This consists of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system
What is the autonomic nervous system?
This is the temperature outside at this exact moment. (According to Accuweather)
What is ______?
The part of the brain that acts as our sensory switchboard, routing all sensory messages except smell
What is the thalamus?
This lobe is located on the backside of the brain.
What is the occipital lobe?