Brain Functions
Visual information is processed in the ________________lobes.
Occipital
Which neurotransmitters is associated with sleep regulation?
GABA
Which category of drugs can cause feelings of relaxation and sedation?
Depressants
What is the recommended amount of sleep for teens?
8-10hrs
What is the general function of neurons?
Neurons receive, carry, and pass
on information to other neurons
The higher mental functions, such as thinking and problem solving, are found in the ___________ lobe.
Frontal
Which neurotransmitter is commonly associated with feelings of happiness and well-being?(our natural pain-killer)
Endorphins
What is the most widely used psychoactive drug in the world?
Caffeine
What is the term used to describe the recurring patterns of sleep and wakefulness in a 24-hour cycle?
Circadian Rhythm
Brain plasticity refers to the
Ability of the brain to change to
respond to damage
Damage to the amygdala would most likely have a negative impact on
Regulation of Emotions
What neurotransmitter is closely associated with addiction?
Dopamine
Which neurotransmitter is affected by nicotine?
Acetylcholine
What is the hormone that regulates sleep?
Melatonin
What is the average duration of a full sleep cycle?
90 minutes
What is the primary function of the hypothalamus?
Regulating Body temperature and hormone productions
What TYPE of neurotransmitter is glutamate?
Excitatory Neurotransmitter
Long-term drug abuse can lead to structural changes in the brain, particularly in the:
Prefrontal Cortex
What are sleep spindles? What can they cause?
Brief bursts of brain activity during Stage 2 of sleep that last a few seconds - can cause sleep talking
DOUBLE: Your heart races. You begin to breathe faster. Your pupils enlarge and your appetite is gone. This is activating what nervous system?
Sympathetic Nervous System
The Limbic System is primarily involved in ______ and ______
Which neurotransmitter is responsible for muscle movement and coordination?
Acetylcholine
DOUBLE: What two drugs specifically target neural pathways and white matter maturation (particularly important areas for developing brains)
Ecstasy and THC
What role does the Hippocampus play in sleep?
Crucial role in consolidation of memory during sleep
DOUBLE: Describe which area of the brain is underdeveloped in teens and how that affects them AND which neurotransmitter is prominent during this time and how
Dopamine - higher production leading to greater affects