Neurotransmitters 1
Neurotransmitter 2
Neuron
Genetics
People
100
Abnormalities of these neurotransmitters can lead to depression
What is serotonin and norepinephrine?
100
This opposes or blocks neurotransmitters
What is an antagonist
100
Cell body of neuron
What is the Soma
100
If a trait is found to be similar between identical twins reared apart, then we might assume the trait is due to this.
What is genetics? (or nature)
100
production of speech
What is broca's area
200
Abnormalities of this neurotransmitter may lead to Alzheimer's.
What is acetylcholine?
200
This neurotransmitter relieves pain and is released during exercise
What are endorphins
200
Chemical messengers in the brain
What are neurotransmitters
200
Genetic makeup
What is genotype
200
studied split brain patients, whose corpus callosum was cut due to epileptic seizures
Who is Sperry and Gazzangia
300
Too much of this neurotransmitter may lead to schizophrenia
What is dopamine
300
A decrease in the amount of this neurotransmitter may lead to anxiety
What is GABA
300
Receives neurotransmitters from other neurons
What are dendrites
300
Type of people that would have the most similar phenotype and genotype
What are identical twins
300
Influenced evolutionary psychology. Believes humans are programmed to ensure there is a next generation
Who is Darwin
400
Too little of this neurotransmitter may lead to Parkinson's disease
What is dopamine
400
This is the gap between neurons
What is the synapse
400
Sends the neurotransmitter away to other neurons
What is the axon
400
If a similar trait is found between adoptive parents and their adopted child, we can assume the trait is due to this.
What is the environment.
400
comprehension of language
What is Wernicke's area
500
This mimics neurotranmitters
What is an agonist
500
Holds and Releases neurotransmitters
What are terminal buttons (Axon Terminals, Terminal Knobs)
500
Insulates axons and speeds up the signal
What is myelin sheath
500
observable, physical characteristics
What is phenotype
500
Created psychoanalysis, studies the unconscious
Who is Freud
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