The number of glial cells present in the brain
what is 86 billion
This part of the neuron is attributed to propogating ACTION POTENTIALS
What is the Axon
PNS is an acronym for this part of the nervous system
What is the peripheral nervous system
A symptom of many neurodegenerative disorder noted by deficits in memory consolidation
What is Anterograde Amnesia
Grey Matter is this part of the neuron
What are cell bodies
This type of neuron prompts a neuron to propogate an action potential
What is an excitatory neuron
This part of the POST-synaptic neuron receives signals from the PRE-synaptic neuron.
What are dendrites
Part of the brain responsible for executive function, memory, and personality expression
What is the Prefrontal Cortex
The raised inhibitory signalling of neurons as a result of WAY too much alcohol can cause this unnerving symptom
What are blackouts
This vital brain function is defined as the ability of the nervous system to change its activity in response to intrinsic or extrinsic stimuli by reorganizing its structure, functions, or connections
What is neuroplasticity
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This lobe of the cerebral cortex is responsible for visual processing
What is the occipital lobe
This glial cell is responsible for myelinating the axon
What are oligodendrocytes
Parts of the brain responsible for speech production and comprehension
What are Broca's and Wernicke's areas
A procedure in which a needle is inserted through the orbit of the skull and into the brain to sever connections in the prefrontal cortex.
What is a lobotomy
Gamma, Beta, Alpha, Delta, Theta
What are the 5 different types of brain waves
This section of the spinal cord controls the legs and feet.
What is the lumbar region
Part of the Neuron where summation occurs
What is the Axon hillock
This part of the brain is responsible for communication between the two hemispheres of the brain
What is the Corpus Callosum
This neurodegenerative disorder is primarily caused by the degeneration of the substantia nigra - and is characterized by shaking.
What is parkinson's disease
The meso___ and meso___ pathways are responsible for dopaminergic response (the brain's reward and motivation system)
What are "Limbic" and "Cortical"
The name of this brain structure is derived from the greek word for "almond"
What is the amygdala
This Neurotransmitter is responsible for excitatory neuron transmission in the sympathetic nervous system
What is epinephrine (or norepinephrine)
This group of arteries provides collateral blood flow between the anterior and posterior circulations of the brain
What is the Circle of Willis
Broca's Aphasia
What is trauma to Broca's area resulting in impaired speech production.
This gland in the brain secretes HGH and many other hormones throughout the body
What is the pituitary gland