Neurons/Nerves
what are bundles of interconnected neurons that fire together to carry messages?
Nerves
what is "flip your lid"?
Being angry or"negative emotions"
What is our body controlled by?
The Nervous System
Which part of the neuron receives messages from other cells?
Dendrites
What is "closing the lid"?
Calming down or "positive emotions
What is the peripheral nervous system made of?
Neurons linked by CNS to skin, muscles, and glands
What is the most important nerve in the body?
Vagus Nerve
What does the thumb represent?
The Limbic System (brainstem=emotion)
What is the central nervous system made up of?
The brain and spinal cord
What is the help of communication between neurons?
Neurontransmitters
What do your fingers represent?
Th cortex (thinking brain)
what connects the left and right hemispheres?
Corpus Callosum
What are three types of neurons?
Sensory Neurons, Motor Neurons, Interneurons
What part of the brain is wired for survival?
The Old Brain
What is the relay of other signals being sent to other parts of the body?
Reticular Formation