Neurons
This type of neuron carries signals from the brain to the muscles
Motor Neuron
This lobe is responsible for processing visual information
Occipital lobe
A neurodegenerative disease characterized by memory loss and cognitive decline
Alzheimer's disease
This technique uses X-rays to create detailed images of the brain
CT scan
This neurotransmitter is involved in mood regulation, sleep, and appetite
Serotonin
This fatty substance insulates axons, speeding up signal transmission
Myelin
This lobe is involved in decision-making, personality, and motor control
Frontal lobe
A neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures
Epilepsy
This technique measures brain activity by detecting changes in blood flow
fMRI
This neurotransmitter is involved in movement, motivation, and reward
Dopamine
The small gap between neurons where communication occurs
Synapse
This lobe processes auditory information and plays a role in memory
Temporal lobe
A mental disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest
Depression
This technique uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create images of the brain
MRI
This neurotransmitter is involved in the "fight-or-flight" response
Norepinephrine (or epinephrine)
This type of neuron transmits information from sensory receptors to the brain
Sensory neuron
This lobe is responsible for sensations such as touch, temperature, and pain
Parietal lobe
A developmental disorder affecting communication and social interaction
Autism spectrum disorder
This technique measures the electrical activity of the brain using electrodes on the scalp
EEG
This neurotransmitter is the primary excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain
Glutamate
The process by which a neuron "resets" itself after firing
Repolarization
This lobe is involved in spatial awareness and navigation
Parietal lobe
A neurodegenerative disease that affects movement and coordination
Parkinson's Disease
This technique uses radioactive tracers to visualize and measure metabolic processes in the brain
PET scan
This neurotransmitter is the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain
GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid)