Anatomy Basics
The definition of Anatomy
What is the science of the structure of our bodies?
The brain regulates
What is the body's basic functions and behavior?
How drugs affect the brain
What is interfering with neuron communication?
Devices that heat a liquid to produce an aerosol for inhalation.
What are e-cigarettes?
BAC
What is blood Alcohol Concentration?
How much the human brain weighs
How much is 3 pounds?
Happens when a neuron "fires"
What is sending a signal to other neurons?
This drug mimics natural neurotransmitters
What are marijuana and heroin?
The addictive substance in tobacco
What is nicotine?
The brain region alcohol affects to cause loss of coordination.
What is the cerebellum?
The cells in the brain
What are neurons?
The basal ganglia controls
What is motivation and habit formation?
This happens to the basal ganglia with repeated drug use
What is becoming less sensitive?
Vaping exposes us to
What are chemicals and carcinogens?
Happens if alcohol exposure is excessive.
What is sedation, coma, and possibly death?
The brain is compared to
What is a computer?
Feelings associated with the Amygdala
What are stress and anxiety?
How amphetamines and cocaine affect the brain?
What is making neurons release too much of certain chemicals?
Substances that cause cancer
What are carcinogens?
The part of the brain that helps store new memories and can be impaired by alcohol.
What is the hippocampus?
Neurons are like
What is a switch?
Prefrontal cortex is responsible for
What is self-control and problem-solving?
Overuse of drugs cause the amygdala to...
What is over activate? Leading to constant negative feelings.
Primary reason for an increase in teenage vaping.
What is peer pressure and interesting advertisements?
Excessive alcohol consumption can be life-threatening because...
What is stopping breathing and heart function?