Neurodiversity
True or False:All kids with ADHD are hyperactive
False
What is the central dogma to life?
Dna, mrna,protien
True or false:Leptin and ghrelin travel to the hypothalamus through the sympathetic neurons.
FAlse
is Fragile X syndrome seen more in males or females
Males
What is the Neuroclub President name?
Keyana Blake
What does the sympathetic nervous system do?
it helps respond to threats in the form of a flight or fight
When ___ decreases, dopamine and serotonin levels are greatly impacted during the luteal phase?
Estrogen
What are the three disorders that Dr.Robison talked about?
Fragile X syndrome
Alzheimers disease
Schizophrenia
Alternating episodes of elation and sadness are referred to as
Bipolar Disorder
What is dyslexia does it affect intelligence
involve difficulty in learning to read or interpret words, letters, and other symbols, but that do not affect general intelligence
What hormones are released when fear is induced?
cortisol and adrenaline
What is the main structure that involves in feeding behavior ?
hypothalamus
List 2 postive symptoms and 2 negative symptoms of schizophrenia
postive: hallucinations or delusions , disorganized thinking
negative: loss of motivation and attention , depression
Is the inside of the neuron more negative or postive
Negtaive
What structural areas of an ADHD brain differ the most than a neurotypical brain?
focus and attention or prefrontal cortex
Lesions to what brain area cause inability to recognize fearful faces?
the amygdala
What is the brain’s glymphatic system used for
cleaning out waste from CNS
What drug can produce schizophrenic like symptoms ?
PCP
What is the most abundant Excitatory Neurotransmitter in the CNS?
Glutamate
Name a behavior assay in mice we can use to measure fear/anexity
open field test or elevated Plus Maze test
in the keto diet, what neurotransmitter is elevated?
GABA
Name the two known pathologies observed in Alzheimer's patients . Where do they occur inside the cell or inside the synpase?
β-amyloid peptide plaques ( in the synpase)
and
neurofibrillary tangles ( in the cell)
What is the name of the bundle of fibers that connects the left and right hemispheres?
Corpus Callosum