Nervous System
What is the role of neurotransmitters?
To transmit signals across the synapse
The left hemisphere of the brain is often associated with:
Analytical thinking and logic
What hormones do testes produce?
Testosterone
What are the basic units of heredity?
Genes
Which part of the neuron is responsible for transmitting signals away from the cell body?
Axon
Which system consists of the brain and spinal cord?
Central Nervous System
The right hemisphere of the brain is often associated with:
Creativity and feelings/emotions
What hormones do ovaries produce?
Estrogen and Progesterone
Give me an example of a trait influenced by heredity?
Hair color, eye color, skin color, height, dimples, freckles, blood type, and susceptibility to certain diseases.
What part of Phineas Gage’s brain was damaged in his famous accident?
Frontal Lobe
What is the function of the myelin sheath?
Insulates and protects the neuron
What connects the left and right hemispheres of the brain?
Corpus Callosum
Which gland regulates metabolism?
Thyroid Gland
What is the molecule that contains our genetic makeup?
DNA
The debate over the relative influence of genetics versus the environment on behavior is known as:
Nature vs Nurture
What is the gap between two neurons where neurotransmitters are released?
Synapse
What part of the brain controls balance and coordination?
Cerebellum
Which gland is known as the “master gland” because it controls many other endocrine glands?
Pituitary Gland
Which term describes the complete set of genes present in an organism?
Genotype
Which part of the Peripheral nervous system controls voluntary movements of skeletal muscles?
Somatic Nervous System
The somatic nervous system is part of which larger system?
Peripheral Nervous System
What structure in the brain helps regulate the sleep-wake cycle?
Hypothalamus
What hormone is released by the thyroid gland to regulate energy levels and metabolism?
Thyroxin
Do twins have the same DNA?
No, although identical twins do share a significant amount of similar DNA, there are clear genetic mutations between each member, proving that they're not carbon copies of each other.
Which part of the nervous system controls involuntary bodily movements?
Autonomic Nervous System