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Function
Greek/Latin Terminology
Neurotransmitters & PNS
Technology
100
This central nervous system structure is located at the base of the brain where the spinal cord begins.
What is the brainstem
100
This is the sensory relay station on the way to the cerebral cortex.
What is Thalamus
100
This Greek word means "glue".
What is glia
100
Neurotransmitters, when realeased, end up in a gap between neurons and
What is synapse
100
Imagining technique that uses x-ray technology in combination with two-dimensional images in three dimensional "slices"
What is Computerized Axial Technology (CAT) Scans
200
This structure is two-lobed, deeply folded overlays the top of the brain stem under the occipital lobes, in posterior portion of the brain
What is cerebellum
200
This structure allows for communication between the two cerebral hemispheres.
What is Corpus Callosum
200
This Latin word means "little brain".
What is the cerebellum
200
Technique takes pictures of the anatomical areas that are active while a person performs mental tasks.
What is Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scans
300
This structure plays a critical role in regulation of perception and the body's vital functions. Located in the center of the brain.
What is thalamus
300
This structure is a dense network of neurons found in the core of the brain stem; also arouses the cortex and screens incoming stimuli.
What is reticular activating system
300
This Greek word means "chamber" or "inner room"
What is theThalamus
300
Technologies primary goal is to show structures of the brain and neural activity.
What is Functional Magnetic Resonance Imagining (fMRI) Technology
400
This structure is located near the thalamus and hypothalamus, deep in the center for the brain.
What is Amygdala
400
This CNS structure relays sensory messages from the periphery to brain.
What is spinal cord
400
This is the Greek word for "almond"
What is amygdala
400
This technology electrical patterns created by the oscillations of neurons
What is Electroencephalography (EEG)
500
This structure controls the autonomic nervous system and is involved in drives associated with survival.
What is hypothalamus
500
This is the Greek word for tree
What is Dendrites
500
Oldest method of brain imaging.
What is Autopsy