Characteristics of the Neurons
Communication
Neurotransmitters
Central Nervous System
The Limbic System
100
True
True or False, does the size and shape of neurons varies a great deal, reflecting their specialized function?
100
Neurons
How does communication travel throughout the nervous system?
100
In all motors neurons.
Where is Acetylcholine found?
100
The Central Nervous System
What system includes the brain and the spinal cord?
100
The size of a peanut.
What is the size of the hypothalamus?
200
A part of the neuron that receives messages from other neurons?
What is the Dendrite
200
Highly specialized cells that receive and transmit information from one area of the body to another.
What are neurons?
200
Acetylcholine
What is found in all motor neurons?
200
Cerebral spinal fluid fills hollow cavities to the brain.
What are ventricles?
200
An almond shaped clump of neurons.
What is the shape of the amygdala?
300
Provides the energy the neurons needs in order to function.
What is the cell body of a neuron?
300
100 Billion
About how many neurons is in the human brain?
300
Interfering with the normal functioning of neurotransmitters.
How does drugs affect neurotransmitters?
300
Memninges
What are the three layers of the membranous that protects the brain and spinal cord?
300
Embedded in the temporal lobe in each cerebral hemisphere.
Where is the hippocampus located?
400
To insulate the axon and increase the speed at which neurons convey their message.
What is the primary function of the myelin sheath?
400
Motor neurons
What signal relax or contract muscles?
400
Chemicals in the brain.
What are endorphins?
400
Withdrawal reflex
What occurs without any brain involvement such as touching something that is hot or sharp?
400
From the Greek word meaning inner chamber. _______ is located in each cerebral hemisphere.
Where is the thalamus located?
500
Glia
What is the Greek name glue?
500
Sensory neurons, motor neurons, and interneurons.
What are the three basic types of neuron?
500
Acetylcholine, Dopamine, and GABA
What are the three types of transmitters?
500
A knee jerk or toe curl
What is spinal reflexes?
500
Hippocampus, thalamus, hypothaimus, and amygdala.
What are the four key limbic system?
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