Nervous System
This subset of the autonomic nervous system calms the body and conserves energy
Parasympathetic Nervous System
This neurotransmitter is involved in learning new information and memory
Acetylcholine
The part of the brain that controls eye movements and has to do with dopamine release
Midbrain
These provide physical and metabolic support to neurons
Glial Cells
Our biological clock
Circadian rhythm
The peripheral nervous system splits into two subset nervous system.
The __________ Nervous system and the Autonomic nervous system
Somatic
This neurotransmitter is known as the reward center
Dopamine
The part of the brainstem that is responsible for heartbeat, breathing, and unconscious functions
Medulla
Carry sensory information from the outside world TO the brain
Sensory AFFERENT neurons
NREM 1
NREM 2
NREM 3
REM
Stages of sleep
This subset of the peripheral nervous system moves your body VOLUNTARY
Somatic
Mood as well as hunger, digestion, and nausea are regulated by _________
Serotonin
Pain reception and sleep-wake cycles are regulated through the _________ ___________
Reticular Formation
control motor/movement (EXIT the brain)
Motor EFFERENT neurons
Bursts of rapid, rhythmic brain activity
NREM 2
The _________ Nervous System is made up of the brain and the spinal cord
Central
This neurotransmitter is related to adrenaline and often activates a fight-or-flight response
Norepinephrine & Epinephrine
Sensory information is sent to the correct part of the brain by the ________
Thalamus
Split into excitatory and inhibitory
dendrites receive signals from neighboring neurons occurs when a neuron transmits an electric charge
Action potential
NREM 3
This subset of the autonomic nervous system calms the body and conserves energy
Parasympathetic
This is a natural painkiller and reduces stress
Endorphins
The part of the brain that helps the two halves of the brain work together and has to do with sleep-wake cycles is called the ___
Pons
Cannot fire until completely reset
Refractory period
Bizarre experiences (i.e. jerking, feeling of falling, floating weightlessly, etc) while transitioning to sleep
Hypnagogic Sensations