ELECTRICAL IMPULSE
NEURON STRUCTURE
NTs
TEENAGE BRAIN
RANDOM
100
The structure of the neuron that sends information
What is the axon?
100
This part of the neuron receives information
What is dendrite?
100
Problems with movement can result if this neurotransmitter is imbalanced.
What is dopamine?
100
Teenagers may respond to influences with irrational decisions due to the presence of what NT
What is dopamine.
100
What does "GLOW" stand for...
Gay, Lesbian, or whatever...
200
The point of depolarization that triggers an action potential
threshold
200
This part of the neuron is the "deciding factor" if an action potential fires
What is axon hillock?
200
What NT is involved when someone is allergic to pollen?
What is histamine?
200
If a teen is in a "fight or flight" situation, These two NTs are most involved
Norepinephrine and Epinephrine
200
Who was the Jester of CTY before GENE?
Who is 0-Rock
300
The resting potential of a neuron is how many mv
approx 65
300
This transmitter helps relieve our pain.
What is endorphins?
300
The abbreviation for serotonin is
What is 5-HT?
300
What is it called when the brain strengthens useful neurons and discards unimportant ones?
SYNAPTIC PRUNING
300
What is the number one rule of the game "MAO"
Don't tell anyone the rules
400
What kind of conduction occurs when the action potential jumps from node to node in the axon?
Saltatory Conduction
400
What type of glia "clean" the cell?
micro-glia
400
When you take cocaine this NT is increased
What is dopamine?
400
If a teen is more agressive, it may be due to this NT
What is serotonin?
400
Michael J Fox suffers from this from an apparent lack of dopamine in certain parts of his brain.
What is Parkinson's disease?
500
How many sodium ions does the sodium potassium push out in each cycle
3
500
What is between the shwann cells (myelin sheath)
Nodes of Ranvier
500
This type of channel propagates neurotransmission
What is Calcium?
500
What area in the brain is not fully developed in teens?
What is Prefrontal Cortex?
500
Miss Weaver's middle name is
What is Lynn
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