neurons
A neuron can also be called
A nerve cell
What is the first half of the nervous system we learned about
The central nervous system
What is a neurotransmitter
a chemical that is passed across synapses
The part of the brain that controls the physical and automatic parts of the brain
Hindbrain
This is the imaging used for seizures and sleep disorders
EEG
A finger like branch that receives messages from other cells.Also known as a dendron
Dendrite
what are the two main parts of the central nervous system
Brain and spinal cord
This neurotransmitter Regulates movement, attention, learning and emotional responses
Dopamine
The pons controls these aspects
Sleep and regulation
A person suspected of having a brain tumor would likely get a
MRI
The fatty substance that wraps around the axon
Myelin Sheath
Peripheral Nervous system
This neurotransmitter is produced when a person plays a game and wins or when we get a like on social media
Dopamine
The medulla is located in which part of the brain
Hindbrain
If a person went to the ER after a car accident complaining of head pain they would likely get a
Axon
Neurons are a part of which nervous system
Peripheral Nervous system
This Neurotransmitter is a natural painkiller
Endorphin
This part of the brain is responsible for much of the senses
Midbrain
This imaging is used for dementia
PET/SPECT
The junction between nerve cells that allow neurotransmitters to be passed
Synapse
What is the role of the Central Nervous System
receiving, processing, and integrating sensory information to generate appropriate responses
This Neurotransmitter is found in our digestive system and medication for depression
Serotonin
Hypothalamus
This imaging is used in most psychological studies that have imaging
fMRI/functional MRI