Regions of the Brain
What part of the brain is the sensory relay station?
The Thalamus
What is the primary function of a nerve cell?
To transmit information.
What neurotransmitter is involved in pleasure?
Dopamine
What technique records electrical activity in the brain?
EEG
Which lobe is responsible for decision-making?
Frontal
Which brain region controls biological needs?
The Hindbrain
What type of neuron sends signals from the brain to control movement?
Motor Neurons
Which neurotransmitter is linked to mood regulation?
Serotonin
Which technique uses X-rays to create a brain image?
CAT Scan
What lobe processes visual information?
Occipital
What area controls complex thoughts and emotions?
The forebrain.
What is the function of dendrites?
To receive information from other cells.
What neurotransmitter inhibits neuron firing?
GABA
What measures neural activity using glucose?
PET Scan
Which lobe is involved in hearing?
Temporal
What structure connects the two hemispheres of the brain?
The Corpus Callosum
How do neurotransmitters travel across a synapse?
Vesicles
What condition can result from low serotonin levels?
Depression
Which technique produces images of brain soft tissue?
MRI
What is the primary function of the parietal lobe?
To integrate sensory information
Which part regulates bodily movement and balance?
The Cerebellum
What structure serves as the relay station of the brain?
The Thalamus
How does dopamine affect behavior?
It reinforces pleasurable actions.
What is the primary use of EEG?
What is the role of the hippocampus?
Memory Formation