Parts of the Neuron
Which lobe of the brain deals with vision?
occipital lobe
Which neurotransmitter enables muscle action, learning and memory?
acetylcholine
The _________ nervous system is comprised of the somatic and autonomic nervous systems.
peripheral
________________ are chemical messages that are secreted into the bloodstream
hormones'
Which part of the neuron SENDS messages to other neurons?
axon/axon terminal/terminal buttons
This part of the brain and limbic system is essential for learning and memory
Hippocampus
Which neurotransmitter is involved with learning and feelings of pleasure?
dopamine
The ______________________ nervous system controls the function of our organs and glands, and can be divided into the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions.
autonomic
This is often referred to as the master gland because its messenger hormones control all the other glands in the endocrine system
pituitary gland
This part of the neuron takes in messages from other neurons
dendrites
The____________ is involved in our experience of emotion and in tying emotional meaning to our memories.
amygdala
An undersupply of which neurotransmitter is associated with Parkinson's disease
dopamine
________________ prepares us for fight or flight
Sympathetic Nervous system
Located in the neck, the ________ gland releases hormones that regulate growth, metabolism, and appetite.
thyroid
This is the space between two neurons
synapse
The _____________ regulates a number of homeostatic processes, including the regulation of body temperature, appetite, and blood pressure.
hypothalamus
Which neurotransmitter affects mood, hunger, sleep and arousal?
serotonin
this cools you down after a big event
parasympathetic nervous system
The ___________ glands sit atop our kidneys and secrete hormones involved in the stress response, such as epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine (noradrenaline)
adrenal
What are the special chemicals help the message jump from neuron to another
neurotransmitters
The _________ controls the automatic processes of the autonomic nervous system, such as breathing, blood pressure, and heart rate.
medulla
An excess of which neurotransmitter is associated with schizophrenia?
dopamine
This nervous system branches out into the body
The __________________ is an internal organ that secretes hormones that regulate blood sugar levels: insulin and glucagon.
pancreas