Central Nervous System
is a nerve cell that is the basic building block of the nervous system
Neuron
what does REM stand for?
Rapid eye movement
true or false:
toxins in the brain are cleared out during sleep
true
lays an important role in the coordination of body movements. Is also involved in reward, motivation, and additions. Associated with thought and pleasurable feelings
Dopamine
mimics body's native cannaboid, anamide
Marijuana/THC
what is the scientific term for our internal bodyclock/sleep-wake cycle?
Circadian Rhythms
defined as a chemical messenger that carries, boosts, and balances signals between neurons, or nerve cells, and other cells in the body
Neurotransmitters
true or false:
sleep helps maintain the balance of hormones in the body
true
plays an important role in regulating and modulating mood, sleep, anxiety, and appetite.
Serotonin
mimicking the brain's natural opioids enough to stimulate their associated receptors.
Heroin
Identify 5 healthy sleep habits
eliminate as much light as possible, do not exercise or take hot bath/shower within 2 hrs of bed, keep room at ideal temperature, avoid social media, sleep with feet outside of sheets, essential oils, limit caffeine and nicotine intake
this is needed to make melatonin
serotonin
The neurotransmitter that contributes to vision, motor control, and plays a role in the regulation of anxiety.
GABA
important for concentration, learning, decision making
(2 answers)
Dopamine and Norepinephrine
A state in which an individual no longer responds to the drug, a higher dose is needed to achieve same effect
Tolerance
when our internal clock is off, this hormone will be secreted at wrong times which tells the brain to stay active and awake
cortisol
these 2 substances blocks REM sleep
alcohol and marijuana
is the most plentiful neurotransmitter found in the nervous system where it plays a role in cognitive functions such as memory and learning.
Glutamate
neurotransmitter that plays an important role in alertness is involved in the body's fight or flight response. Its role is to help mobilize the body and brain to take action in times of danger or stress. Levels of this neurotransmitter are typically lowest during sleep and highest during times of stress.
Norepinephrine
Mimics natural opiates in the body
Heroin
True or False: The brain can always reproduce neurons
False: Not always, some parts of the brain may be able to, but the brain can only rebuild connections between neurons
this substance has a 6 hour half life
caffeine
considered both a hormone and a neurotransmitter. Generally is a stress hormone that is released by the adrenal system. However, it functions as a neurotransmitter in the brain.
Epinephrine/Adrenaline
80% of this neurotransmitter is found in the gut
serotonin
Mimics dopamine
methamphetamine