Neurons
Main part of the neuron that provides the energy for the cell.
Cell body
"Master gland" that works with the hypothalamus to control the endocrine system
Pituitary gland
What is the name for the lobes of the brain plus the limbic system?
Forebrain
chemicals that transmit information from one neuron to another
Neurotransmitters
This gland regulates your metabolism
Thyroid gland
This is the main nerve cell, the basic building block of sending and recieving messeges.
Neuron
this regulates primal drives; fear;aggression, and emotional memories
Amygdala
Part of the forebrain that is associated with motor movement, personality, and judgement
Frontal lobe
Neurotransimitter that is involved in mood, appetite, and circadian rhythm (awake, asleep cycle)
Serotonin
This gland secretes (produces) melatonin to help you fall asleep
Pineal gland
The gap between two neurons
Synapse
This is the messenger of the brain
Thalamus
Part of the forebrain that recieves and interprets visual information
Occipital lobe
Epinephrine
This system consists of the brain and spinal cord
Central nervous system
The part of a neuron that a message travels down after being received by the dendrites
Axon
acts as the control center for recognition of hunger, thirst,and body temperature
Hypothalamus
Part of forebrain that processes auditory information
Temporal lobe
This is an inhibitory neurotransmitter, controls cognition and stress responses (low levels = anxiety)
Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA)
This system is a system of glands that impact your growth and behavior/emotions
Endocrine system
Short fibers that branch out from the cell body and pick up incoming messages
Dendrites
Processes memories
Hippocampus
Parietal lobe
This gland produces epinepherine (adrenaline)
Adrenal gland