Neuroanatomy
Amazing Model Organisms
Aura "Pharm"ing
Neurotransmitter Galore
Psych!
100
This cord is known to be the integration center for sensory and motor inputs/outputs
What is the spinal cord
100
This furry organism is typically used for social paradigms
What are mice (or rat)?
100
This drug is used to reduce fever and relieve headaches, and you can get it over the counter! Hint: starts with a T!
What is tylenol?
100
This neurotransmitter is known as the "feel good" chemical and promotes reward
What is dopamine?
100
This mood disorder is characterized by persistent sadness, low energy, and loss of interest in activities.
What is major depressive disorder?
200
This structure is a large group of fibers that connect the hemispheres of the brain together
What is the corpus callosum?
200
A fly species often used in genetics research that breeds rapidly and is easy to procure
What is drosphillia?
200
This 4 letter drug class is used to make people happier
What are SSRI's?
200
Low levels of this neurotransmitter are most commonly linked to depression and are targeted by SSRIs
What is serotonin?
200
This disorder involves recurrent, unwanted thoughts and repetitive behaviors?
What is obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?
300
Oftentimes called the "control center" of the nervous system, this structure helps regulate homeostasis in mammals
What is the hypothamalus?
300
A type of fish with unique skin often used for cell research
What is the zebrafish?
300
This drug is no "L", as it is oftentimes used to treat Parkinson's Disorder
What is L-DOPA
300
This inhibitory neurotransmitter helps keep things calm
What is GABA?
300
This chemical disorder brings cycles of low, heavy depressive states and sharp, elevated states of mania
What is bipolar disorder?
400
This system is known for clearing waste in the brain
What is the glymphatic system?
400
The giant axon of this animal model was first used to discover the properties of ion channels.
What is the giant squid?
400
Blocking the reuptake of dopamine to mitigate the effects of ADHD is the function of this drug
What is Ritilan
400
This neuropeptide is involved in social bonding and was targeted by the chemical oxycodone
What is oxytocin?
400
This syndrome is where someone believes a loved one is not who they claim to be...
What is capgras syndrome?
500
This structure is known for being a center that many addictive drugs hit
What is the nucleus accumbens?
500
A model organism that can also be used to make bread
What is yeast?
500
This drug, originally advertised as a mild tranquilizer, may sound like a cosy place to stay, but was a rather potent anxiolytic
What is miltown?
500
This neurotransmitter links to AMPA receptors and are critical for memory processes
What is glutamate?
500
This rare syndrome is where one believes they are dead or have lost their organs
What is cotard's syndrome / walking corpse syndrome?