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What is the central nervous system made of?
The brain and spinal cord
What is a reflex?
An involuntary movement and automatic body response to a stimulus
What does histamine do?
controls metabolism, temperature, regulates hormones, and controls sleep/wake cycles
What does the central nervous system do?
Its the body's control center, it receives, processes, and coordinates information from the body
What is the peripheral nervous system made up of?
Cranial nerves, spinal nerves, peripheral nerves, and neuromuscular junctions
What does dopamine do to the brain?
it plays a role in pleasure, motivation, mood, attention, memory, and movement
What does acetylcholine do?
Muscle contraction, learning and memory
Does the CNS control voluntary movements?
yes
How many lobes of the brain are there?
What does serotonin do?
Its involved in regulation of mood, and sleep, it also aids in digestion
What is glutamate?
primary excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain
What is the function of the PNS?
Acts as a communication network between the CNS and the rest of the body.
What are the three basic groups of neurons?
Sensory, motor, interneurons
What is the nervous system?
Brain and the neurons throughout the body
What is GABA?
Gamma-amino butyric acid- primary inhibitory neurotransmitter of the CNS
What functions do the PNS control?
They enable and control involuntary movements
What are the three structures of the brain?
Cerebrum, cerebellum, and brain stem
What is neuropharmacology?
The study of how drugs affect the nervous system and influence behavior
What is epinephrine?
Fight or flight response, to increase arousal and attention
What part of the nervous system feeds information into your brain from most of your senses?
The PNS