Health Science
Blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart
artery
This neurotransmitter is associated with mood regulation and is nicknamed the “happy hormone”
seratonin
Building blocks that link together to form proteins.
amino acids
This term describes the ability to adapt to stress and bounce back from challenges.
resilience
Muscle that contracts during inhalation increasing thoracic volume.
diaphragm
These cells support and protect neurons but do not transmit any electrical signals.
glial cells
Process that occurs when individuals with traits better suited to the environment survive and reproduce more
Natural Selection
Practicing gratitude, mindfulness, and acts of kindness are all examples of this type of intervention aimed at improving mental wellbeing.
positive interventions
What are the hormones released from the posterior pituitary gland?
Oxytocin and ADH
Hyperactivity in this almond-shaped structure of the brain contributes to fear and anxiety responses.
amygdala
The phase where chromosomes undergo crossing over
Prophase I
Evidence-based psychotherapy that focuses on changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to treat anxiety and depression.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
The enzyme responsible for relieving torsional strain during DNA replication
Topoisomerase
What system is involved with memories, thought, and, emotion?
limbic system
The plant hormone that is primarily responsible for stem elongation and bending toward light.
auxin
Which is an under-researched mental impairment that has emerged from the coronavirus pandemic? Describe your knowledge of this disorder.
Long COVID
Cellular transport that requires a protein transporter but does not use ATP
facilitated diffusion
This stress-response system involves the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and adrenal glands, which becomes uncontrolled in chronic stress disorders.
HPA Axis
Kidney mechanism that creates an osmotic gradient to produce concentrated urine in the nephron.
countercurrent multiplication
This model suggests that resilience is not a fixed trait but the result of dynamic interactions among risk factors, protective factors, and stressors over time.
developmental resilience model