Endocrine System
Similar to how neurotransmitters travel through nerves, how do hormones travel through the human body?
Through the bloodstream
Connects the right and left hemispheres in the brain.
Corpus callosum
Includes the brain and spinal cord.
The central nervous system
Epinephrine is also referred to as this:
Adrenaline
What neurodegenerative issue in the brain can only be diagnosed posthumously?
CTE
In which gland(s) is estrogen primarily produced?
Ovaries
This lobe of the brain is primarily involved with creative thinking and organization.
The frontal lobe
This guards the axon on a neuron.
Myelin sheath
Which hormone is responsible for the regulation of blood sugar?
Insulin
This method of studying the brain involves monitoring electrical impulses that are sent between neurons.
An EEG (Electroencephalogram)
This gland is referred to as the "master gland," and sends out messages to correct hormone imbalances.
The pituitary gland.
This system is commonly considered your brain's "emotional center".
The limbic system
Controls internal and involuntary body functions like heartbeat.
The autonomic nervous system
This is considered your main stress hormone, which is also responsible for managing energy usage.
Cortisol
PET Scan (Positron Emission Tomography)
Which gland produces insulin?
The pancreas
This part of the brain links your nervous and endocrine systems, and deals with maintaining homeostasis.
The hypothalamus
The space between the dendrite of one neuron and the axon terminal of another.
The synapse
What hormone is naturally produced in the pineal gland and regulates our sleep cycles?
Melatonin
What was the name of the man whose railroad spike injury told us a lot about the impacts of brain damage?
Phineas Gage
These glands become active when you are angry or scared, and trigger the fight or flight response.
Adrenal glands
This part of the brain is mostly responsible for issues regarding long-term memory.
The hippocampus
The neurotransmitter that is responsible for the restraint of feeling pain.
Endorphins
If you are lethargic or struggling with hypothyroidism, which hormone is responsible?
Thyroxine
What does MRI stand for?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging?