Definitions
A Neuron is…?
A. Something that allows sensory and motor neurons to communicate with each other.
B. One of the more than 100 billion cells in the nervous system, whose function is to receive and transmit information.
C. Something that sends signals from the body to the brain.
D. Something that sends signals from the brain to the muscles.
Correct Answer: B- One of the more than 100 billion cells in the nervous system, whose function is to receive and transmit information.
1. What is the first step in the sequence of a nerve impulse?
A) Release of neurotransmitters
B) Generation of an action potential
C) Binding to receptors
D) Resting potential
Answer: B) Generation of an action potential
What is placebo effect?
our expectations of receiving a treatment can make us feel better or make us experience side effects
These cells are the basic building blocks of the nervous system
Neurons
Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for regulating emotions?
A) Cerebellum
B) Brainstem
C) Limbic system
D) Cerebral cortex
C) Limbic system
The Endocrine System is…?
A. The brain and the spinal cord.
B. The neurons that link the CNS to the skin, muscles, and glands.
C. The chemical regulator of the body that consists of glands that secrete hormones.
D. A collection of hundreds of billions of specialized cells that transmit information between different parts of the body.
The chemical regulator of the body that consists of glands that secrete hormones.
2. How do neurons communicate with each other?
A) Through blood vessels
B) By direct contact
C) Through synapses
D) By electrical signals only
Answer: C) Through synapses
What is the old brain wired for?
Survival
This part of the brain helps with balance and coordination.
cerebellum
What is the function of neurotransmitters?
A) To generate action potentials
B) To transmit signals between neurons
C) To protect neurons
D) To store memories
B) To transmit signals between neurons
Dendrites can be defined as…?
A. A layer of fatty tissue surrounding the axon of a neuron that allows faster transmission of the electrical signal.
B. What contains the nucleus of the cell.
C. The parts of the neuron that transmits information away from the cell body toward other neurons or to muscles and glands.
D. The parts of the neuron that collect information from other cells and send the information to the cell body.
The parts of the neuron that collect information from other cells and send the information to the cell body.
3. What is the primary function of the "old brain"?
A) Complex problem-solving
B) Control of basic life functions
C) Processing emotions
D) Memory storage
Answer: B) Control of basic life functions
What is the Layer of fatty tissues surrounding the axon?
Myelin Sheath
This branch of the autonomic nervous system calms the body and conserves energy after a stress response.
parasympathetic nervous system
Which brain structure is involved in memory formation?
A) Medulla oblongata
B) Hippocampus
C) Thalamus
D) Amygdala
B) Hippocampus
Axon is best described as…?
A. The part of the neuron that transmits information away from the cell body toward other neurons or to muscles and glands.
B. The part of the neuron that collects information from other cells and sends the information to the cell body.
C. The parts of the neuron that collect information from other cells and send the information to the cell body.
D. A layer of fatty tissue surrounding the axon of a neuron that allows faster transmission of the electrical signal.
The part of the neuron that transmits information away from the cell body toward other neurons or to muscles and glands.
4. What role does the "emotional brain" play?
A) Logical reasoning
B) Processing emotions
C) Motor coordination
D) Vision and hearing
Answer: B) Processing emotions
List three emotions discussed in Atlas of the Heart
Anguish, Stressed, Overwhelm, Trait and state, Worry, Avoidance, Fear, Vulnerability, Comparison, Envy & Jealous, Resentment, Scheunenfunde, Reverence, pity
This structure in the limbic system is linked to emotions such as fear and aggression.
the amygdala
This part of the brain is responsible for higher-level thinking, decision-making, and personality.
the frontal lobe
What answer best defines Terminal Buttons?
A. The branches at the end of axons.
B. Chemical messengers that allow neurons to communicate with each other.
C. The space between the axon terminal of one neuron and the dendrite of another neuron.
D. The process in which the neurotransmitters in the synapse are carried by transporters back into the transmitting axon terminals.
The branches at the end of axons.
5. What does the "thinking brain" do?
A) Regulates heart rate
B) Manages reflexes
C) Higher cognitive functions
D) Controls breathing
Answer: C) Higher cognitive functions
Name or Describe 3 Behavioral, Physiological, and functions of Emotions
Emotions influence both behavior and thought
Emotions cause us to change facial expressions or body language
An “accent “
This part of the brainstem controls vital life-sustaining functions such as heartbeat and breathing
the medulla
This chemical messenger helps transmit signals between neurons.
What is a neurotransmitter?