Neurology
What is an axon
the extension of a neuron that carries messages away from the cell body.
Guess the lobe!
Located at the front of the brain, this lobe is responsible for complex thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, planning, and controlling movement. It also plays a role in personality and emotional regulation.
Frontal Lobe
What are effects of ecstasy
acts as both a stimulant and a hallucinogen. It could cause him to become dangerously dehydrated in the short term and disrupt his serotonin in the long term
Taking a hearing test the slightest sound a person can hear is called.....
Absolute threshold
What was an original name for candy corn
Chicken Feed
What is an action potential
A brief electrical charge that travels down the axon of a neuron is called the
Guess the lobe
processes sensory information like touch, temperature, and pain. It also helps us understand spatial relationships—like judging where objects are in space.
Parietal Lobe
Effects of Alcohol
slowed reactions, slurred speech, and decreased skill performance.
What is the role of the hammer, anvil, and stirrup
Transmitting sound waves to the cochlea
What is the most watched Halloween movie
Hocus Pocus
What is a synapse ?
junction between a sending neuron and a receiving neuron.
Guess the Lobe
hearing, language comprehension, and memory storage. They help us recognize faces and objects as well.
Temporal
What is rem rebound
REM: Paradoxal
REM rebound is a phenomenon where, after being deprived of REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep, the body "rebounds" by spending more time in REM sleep the next time you sleep.
What is your vestibular system?
The vestibular system, located in the inner ear, helps us maintain balance, posture, and spatial orientation by sensing head movements and gravity.
What is the most worn Halloween costume
Witch
What is a neurotransmitter
chemical messengers released into the spatial junctions between neurons
Guess the Lobe!
Vision , Vision, Vision!
Occipital
What is narcolepsy?
A disorder where people have difficulty controlling when they fall asleep. (sleep attacks)
What is sensory interaction?
Sensory interaction is the way our senses work together and influence each other to create a complete perception of the world, like how smell enhances taste or vision can affect balance.
What is the most sold candy on Halloween
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
What is reuptake?
reabsorption of excess neurotransmitter molecules by a sending neuron.
What is the role of the hippocampus
Navigation! Converts short term memories into long term memories
What are some ways people can improve their sleep hygiene?
relax before bed-time, using dimmer light ect.
After looking at a yellow, black, and green American flag for a minute, you shift your gaze to a white wall. Which of the following theories best explains why you "see" a red, white, and blue flag when looking at the white wall?
a. Frequency theory
b. Young-Helmholtz theory
c. Opponent-process theory
d. Ganglion-bipolar theory
c. Opponent-process theory
Who is the young scientist who creates Frankenstein?
Dr. Victor Frankenstein