nervous system

Neurons

100

part of neurons that receive signals

dendrites

200

part of neurons that sends signals to other neurons

axons

300

the gap between two neurons where signals are sent between

synapse

400

the chemicals used as signals that are sent between neurons in the synapse

neurotransmitter

500

the complete cycle of a stimulus triggering your sensory neuron, sending a signal to your interneurons, and then sending a signal back to your motor neurons is called a _______________

reflex arc

Brain

100

largest part of the brain that is divided into two hemispheres

cerebrum

200

part of brain at the back of the skull that controls movement

cerebellum

300

relays signals between the brain and the spinal cord

medulla oblongata

400

relays signals between the cerebrum and cerebellum

pons

500

tiny part of the brain that regulates homeostasis (temperature, appetite, water balance, etc.)

hypothalamus

Nervous System

100

the nervous system is broken up into two major categories. the first one is the Central Nervous System (CNS) which is the brain and spine. the second one is the nerves and neurons in your body called _______ 

Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)

200

(PNS) has two parts voluntary and involuntary. the voluntary part is called_________

Somatic Nervous System (SNS)

300

(PNS) has two parts voluntary and involuntary. the involuntary part is called_________

Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)

400

(ANS) has two parts. one for when you are relaxed and one for when your stressed. the stressed one is called______________

Sympathetic Nervous System (SyNS)

500

(ANS) has two parts. one for when you are relaxed and one for when your stressed. the relaxed one is called______________

Parasympathetic Nervous System (PaNS)

Senses

100

this receives signals for smell

olfactory bulb

200

this gives you the sensation of taste

tastes buds AND smell

300

part of the eye that has rods and cones that interpret light to send vision stimulus to the brain

retina

400

snail like structure containing fluid that processes sound and sends it to the brain

cochlea

500

tubes in the ear that help with balance

semicircular canals

D.A.R.E

100

a substance, natural or artificial, that alters the function of the body.

drug

200

drug that increases alertness and activity

stimulant

300

drug that slows down the central nervous system

depressant

400

neurotransmitter commonly affected by drugs that's associated with pleasant feelings

dopamine

500

dependance on a drug

addiction