The Neuron/Nervous System
The extension of the neuron that receives the message
A Dendrite
This part of the brain is mainly responsible for aggression and fear
The Amygdala
Sound is interpreted by the
The Temporal Lobe
Depression is closely linked with this neurotransmitter
Serotonin
What type of neurons carry outgoing information from the brain and spinal cord to the muscles and glands
Motor Neurons
This part of the brain includes the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, amygdala, and hippocampus
The Limbic System
This structure in the brain creates long term memories
Hippocampus
Schizophrenia is most closely linked with excess receptor activity for the neurotransmitter _____.
Dopamine
A layer of fatty tissue encasing the fibers of many neurons: enables vastly greater transmission speed of neural impulses.
What is Myelin Sheath?
Which part of the brain controls the pituitary gland?
The Hypothalamus
Damage to the thalamus can result in what?
struggle with speech and speaking
Acetylcholine is associated with what function
Motor Activity & Memory
What two ions are exchanged during Action Potential to create an electrical charge....
What is Sodium & Potassium?
Just like Phineas Gage, damage to your ______ lobe will not kill you, but will change your _______
Frontal Lobe,Personality
Damage to this part of the Brainstem would result in death as you wouldn't be able to regulate heart rate or breathing
The Medulla
what is the function of an interneuron?
It connects sensory neurons and motor neurons
The "Fight of Flight" response is activated by the...
Sympathetic Nervous System
A picture of a cat is flashed in the left visual field and a picture of a mouse is flashed in the right visual field of a split brain patient. The individual will be able to use her right hand to indicate she saw a ______
Mouse
Damage to the hippocampus would cause what?
difficulty in creating new memories
This neurotransmitter is released when we are injured.
Endorphins