Cells & Structures of the Brain
These star-shaped cells help to support neuronal metabolism, homeostasis, and support the blood brain barrier
What are astrocytes?
ADHD is an acronym that stands for…
What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?
Also called adrenaline
What is Epinephrine?
This part of the neuron contains the nucleus and keeps the cell alive
What is the cell body/soma?
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Who is Maya?
The smallest blood vessels in the brain
What are capillaries?
What neurodevelopmental disorder is characterized by catecholamine deficiency (dopamine, norepinephrine, epinephrine)?
What is ADHD?
This neurotransmitter is deficient in Parkinson's disease
What is Dopamine?
These cone-shaped structures at the base of dendritic branches increase surface area and often receive excitatory synaptic input
What are dendritic spines?
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Who is Hannah?
These cells form myelin sheaths in the central nervous system
What are oligodendrocytes?
A developmental coordination difference that causes trouble with movement.
What is Dyspraxia?
Oversupply of this neurotransmitter is linked to schizophrenia
What is Dopamine?
This type of glial cell forms myelin around axons in the central nervous system
What is an oligodendrocyte?
This exec board member is currently a TA for two neuro-related classes
Who is Samara?
This tiny brain structure regulates sleep wake cycles by producing melatonin
What is the pineal gland?
Also fun fact it is named for the latin word for pine cone because it's shaped like a cone
The most frequent co-occurring neurodevelopmental disorders
What are ASD and ADHD? 50-70% of individuals diagnosed with ASD also have ADHD
Without enough of this neurotransmitter, you could be at higher risk for Alzheimer's
What is Acetylcholine?
This part of the axon terminal contains neurotransmitter-filled vesicles that are released into the synaptic cleft
What is the synaptic bouton/terminal bouton?
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Lia
Structure in the brain that produces cerebral spinal fluid (CSF)
What is the choroid plexus?
What neuropsychiatric disorder results in rapid/excessive brain growth in early childhood and arrested development in later childhood?
What is ASD?
The most common inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain
What is GABA?
This cytoskeletal structure helps maintain the shape of the axon and assists with transporting materials along the neuron
What are microtubules?
This exec board member's favorite food is cheese
Who is Ella