Neuron & Neurotransmitters
The part of the neuron that is used to detect messages from other neurons
Dendrite
This division of the nervous system contains the brain and spinal cord
Central Nervous System
One of the four lobes of the brain that would be responsible for me seeing the bright colors of a painting at the art museum.
Occipital Lobe
The part of the eye that lets light into the eye
Pupil
There are 5 basic taste sensations: umami, sweet, bitter, salty, and _____.
Sour
The neurotransmitter that is responsible for mood, sleep, and hunger. Low levels are associated with depression
Serotonin
This division of the peripheral nervous system is responsible for our automatic functions, like heartbeat and breathing.
Autonomic Nervous System
Hippocampus
The spiral-shaped tube in the inner ear that is fluid-filled and responsible for hearing
Cochlea
The three basic touch sensations are pressure, temperature, and _____.
Pain
Part of the neuron that is found at the end, branching out containing the terminal buttons that house neurotransmitters.
Axon Terminals
This division of the peripheral nervous system is responsible for our voluntary movements, such as picking up a pencil and writing
Somatic Nervous System
This brain part is responsible for making me aware when someone calls my name and directs my attention to them.
Reticular Activating System
Part of the eye that changes its thickness to adjust to objects of different distances and focuses light that enters the eye
Lens
Part of the brain responsible for processing smell
Olfactory bulb
Part of the neuron that encases the axon and provides protection and speed for impulses; degeneration has been associated with Multiple Sclerosis
Myelin Sheath
This division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for our fight-flight-freeze response.
Sympathetic Nervous System
One of the four lobes of the brain that would be responsible for allowing me to feel how hot my coffee is when I drink it.
Parietal Lobe
Part of the eye that contains photoreceptors called rods and cones
Retina
This "forgotten sense" would be responsible for me feeling dizzy when I get up too fast
Vestibular Sense
The deterioration of this neurotransmitter has been linked with Alzheimer's Disease; it is also associated with learning and memory
Acetylcholine
This division of our autonomic nervous system is responsible for our rest-and-digest response.
Parasympathetic Nervous System
The brain part in the left frontal lobe responsible for my ability to verbalize this question
Broca's Area
Part of the ear that transmits neural impulses to the brain for interpretation of sounds
Auditory Nerve
This "forgotten sense" would be responsible for allowing me to walk on uneven ground without even watching every step because of my body awareness
Kinesthetic Sense