House of Brain
What is the formation of new neurons?
neurogenesis
portion of the brain that is at the front and involves making plans and judgments
Frontal Lobe
oldest part of the brain and central core
brainstem
This is the most commonly used depressant.
Alcohol
A disorder causing uncontrollable sleep attacks.
Narcolepsy
Brains ability to reorganize after damage.
plasticity
lying on the top of the head and toward the rear. receives sensory input for touch and body position
parietal lobe
base of the brainstem and controls heartbeat and breathing
medulla
most commonly used stimulant
Caffeine
This group of drugs excite neural activity and speed up bodily functions.
Stimulants
Areas of the cerebral cortex that is NOT involved in primary motor or sensory functions, instead they are involved in high functions like learning, cognition, remembering, and speaking.
association areas
toward the back of head and includes areas that receive information from the visual fields
occipital lobe
brains senory control center
thalamus
These mimic neurotransmitters, cause a biological response, and prevent reuptake
Agonists
No, this trance-like state will not help you recall forgotten memories.
Hypnosis
The bodies ultimate control and information processing center. fabric of neural cells
Cerebral Cortex
is the part that is above the ears and include the auditory areas and comes from the opposite ear
temporal lobe
ner network that travels through the brainstem and into the thalamus
reticular formation
the rhythm that occurs over a 24 hour period
Circadian Rhythm
what disorder causes trouble falling asleep?
Insomnia
area in the front parietal lobes that registers and processes body touch and movement sensations
Somatosensory cortex
an area at the rear of the frontal lobe that controls voluntary movements
motor cortex
called the "little brain" at the rear of the brainstem and processes sensory input, coordinating movement output and balance.
cerebellum
What class of drugs are considered narcotics
opiates
These block neurotransmitters. An example would be Narcan, which is used in drug overdoses.
Antagonists