Brain structures
cerebellum
This neurotransmitter helps to regulate mood. A lack of it is a common factor in depression.
Serotonin
This is the gap between two neurons
synapse
this LOBE is responsible for processing visual signals
occipital lobe
this lobe is responsible for processing sound and contains Broca's Area and Wernicke's area
temporal lobe
This brain structure is responsible for regulating hunger, thirst, and body temperature (homeostasis)
hypothalamus
This neurotransmitter is responsible for pleasure and reward
dopamine
These are branching extensions of a neuron that secrete neurotransmitters
axon/axon terminal/axon button
this LOBE is responsible for processing the location of your body in space, processing some sensory information, language, and math.
parietal lobe
this neurotransmitter is responsible for bonding and is part of sexual reproduction.
oxytocin
This brain structure is responsible for forming new memories and is involved in learning.
hippocampus
This neurotransmitter is released in low light and helps you sleep
melatonin
These are branching extensions of a neuron that receive neurotransmitters
dendrites
These glands are responsible for reproduction and produce the hormones involved.
Gonads (ovaries and testes)
this brain structure is responsible for producing language
Broca's area
this brain structure regulates emotions, especially fear and the "fight or flight" response
amygdala
This neurotransmitter is responsible for muscle movement
acetylcholine
this occurs when a charge, stimulated by a neurotransmitter, moves through a neuron from dendrites to axon terminals.
action potential
this hormone is similar to adrenaline; in constricts blood vessels and raises blood pressure
norepinephrine
This brain structure is responsible for understanding and processing language
Wernicke's area
this brain structure is responsible for regulating breathing, heartbeat, etc. Without it, you die.
medulla
These neurotransmitters are responsible for pain relief and mood boosting
endorphins
when the excess of a neurotransmitter is reabsorbed by the neuron that secreted it
reuptake
This brain structure is a network of neurons that connects the two sides of the brain.
corpus callosum
This gland produced hormones that regulate appetite, digestion, and body maintenance.
thyroid