Neurons and Things
The Brain and the stuff it does
Electric Lettuce
The Sauce
Miscellaneous
100
the long branch like structures that reach out to other neurons and pass signals back and forth.
Axons
100
The entire outer layer of the brain which performs complex tasks such as emotional regulation, thinking, self control, identity, empathy
Cortex (Neo Cortex)
100
DAILY DOUBLE
At what age is the brain most susceptible to permanent alterations from cannabis use?
100
Alcohol kills more people than terrorism, smoking, and war combined.
true
100
How does mindfulness help your brain?
by actively training your brain to stay focused
by teaching you to not react to impulses
by allowing yourself to reflect on your impulses
by learning resilience through discomfort
by regulating your central nervous system and lowering stress hormones
200
The regions on neurons where synapse attach. These are HIGHLY specialized regions that are designed to receive specific information.
200
The Region of the cortex that is directly linked to discipline, mental resiliency, longevity, and David Goggins
Anterior Cingulate Cortex
200
What is the legal age to purchase and consume cannabis products in Newfoundland?
19
200
the average person can metabolize and process the equivalent of one sip of beer every 5 minutes.
true
200
What behavior is the Anterior Cingulate Cortex responsible for? How do you strengthen it?
Resilience, endurance, determination, discipline, longevity, productivity
Safely and consistently doing things that:
challenge you
are uncomfortable
difficult
take a lot of time and focus
are novel (new)
300
What do enzymes do?
breakdown cannabinoids after they have served their function. 
300
The part of your brain that develops fully in adolescence which provides rewards (and punishments).
Striatum (located in the Basal Ganglia)
300
List two mental illnesses associated with Marijuana use
Depression, Psychosis, Memory loss, Cognitive decline, addiction (to other substances)
300
Which region of the brain is affected by alcohol when you lose coordination?
Cerebellum
300
The Hypothalamus which regulates stress and bodily functions, the amygdala which sends emotional response signals to the cortex, and your hippocampus which manages memory are all part of this system:
Limbic
400
These signals are produced on demand and used to regulate neurotransmission and hormones. They help maintain homeostasis in the body. Artificial substances can mimic them effectively.
Endocannabinoids 
400
The part of your brain that passes signals from your limbic system to your cortex. When bypassed by an amygdala hijack, the result is fight, flight, freeze, fawn or *flow state?.
Thalamus
400
DAILY DOUBLE
What are the THREE major risk factors for addiction of cannabis?
400
Which region of the brain is affected when you lose memory or experience a "black out"?
Hippocampus
400
Explain THREE risks of using drugs or alcohol to cope with stress.
doesn't solve the root problem
makes your brain less capable of dealing with stress
can have lasting effects on brain function
can lead to dependence
masks stress and puts off actually solving the problem
leads to worse feelings after use as your body tries to maintain homeostasis
has a net increase in stress
can lead to other mental health complications
500
This specific type of signal is produced, stored and ready to be released between synapse so that it can work in milliseconds or less.
Neurotransmitter
500
The process of coating axons in a waxy substance to reinforce connections and inhibit changes to neural structures.
Myelination
500
What are three parts of the endocannabinoid system?
endocannabinoids, cellular receptors, enzymes
500
What happens happens when alcohol effects your cerebral cortex?
Emotional irregularity and extremes
Poor decision making
500
An upcoming assignment is giving you anxiety because you don't know how to do it. While it seems like your peers "get it" it still doesn't make sense to you. The due date is coming up. What is a healthy way to deal with this situation?
Don't avoid it.
Break the task into the smallest parcels and take them on one at a time
Talk to your peersTalk to your teacher
Ask for an extension if necessary.
Don't let fear of being wrong stop you from doing anything.