Substance Use
These substances inhibit the activity of the CNS.
Depressants
How is our nervous system like the internet?
It is a system of communication
The major parts of the endocrine system
GLANDS!
The process of a sperm successfully reaching and entering an egg.
Fertilization!
Who shot Mr. Burns in the season 7 premiere of the Simpsons?
Maggie Simpson
These substances increase activity of the CNS.
Stimulants
The special cells that make up a large part of the nervous system.
Nuerons
How does a hormones know where to go?
They have a target cell especially for them.
The male hormone produced in the testes
Testosterone!
This 2 games in one cartridge came with all new Nintendo Entertainment Systems sold in the 80's.
Super Mario Bros. and Duckhunt
What is the most basic definition of addiction?
Using a substance after knowing it is causing problems in one's life
What condition can be brought on by the brain not producing enough dopamine?
Parkinson's Disease
This is where the endocrine system and the nervous system are linked.
The hypothalmus
The female hormone produced in the ovaries
Estrogen
Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream is headquartered in this New England state.
Vermont
When you need more and more of a substance to feel the same effects.
Tolerance
According to many researchers, this is a very important part of your brain that can be damaged by substance use, especially in the teenage years.
Prefrontal cortex
How is your endocrine system like a thermostat?
They both work off of negative feedback, certain hormones can stop certain processes.
The most major way that human male and female reproductive systems are different.
Men = on the outside
Women = on the inside
He was the NBA's rookie of the year in 1993. They also had to change the strength of backboards because of him.
SHAQ!
What is the first step in any program of recovery?
Admitting to yourself you have a problem and need help.
This part of the nervous system is responsible for many involuntary actions, like blood vessel dilation for example.
Autonomic Nervous System
Can be thought of as the "master gland" that controls many of the other glands throughout the body
Pituitary gland
The process of an egg moving from the ovaries down the oviducts and then into the uterus.
Ovulation
What does BMW stand for in English?
Bavarian Motor Works or Bayerische Motoren Werke in German