Parts of the Neuron
The fingers of the neuron that receives signals
What is a dendrite?
Ice bucket challenge raises money for this disease that weakens muscle function
What is ALS?
External synthetic substances that harm your nervous system
What are drugs?
Opened the first psychology lab
Who is Wilhelm Wundt?
The part of the neuron that increases firing speed
What is the myelin sheath?
Affects the Central Nervous System, common with the elderly population
What is Parkinson's?
Do this to avoid insomnia
What is sleep?
The period where the neuron recharges
What is the refractory period?
Twizzler knots in Mrs. Dow's simulation
What are terminal branches?
Neurological disorder caused by damage in the womb
What is cerebral palsy?
Fatty acids that help in nervous functions
What are Omega 3 Fatty Acids?
Fake sugar pill
What is a placebo?
Crosses the synaptic gap
What are neurotransmitters?
Mutations in muscle development causes this disorder
What is muscular dystrophy?
A vitamin that supports neural and muscle health (just say one)
Magnesium
B-12
Coq10
The small brain that connects to the spinal cord
What is the cerebellum?
The neurotransmitter that enables muscle action
Destroys the myelin sheath, harming muscle function
What is multiple sclerosis?
The ion that is needed to send neurotransmitters
What is Calcium?
List the seven perspectives of psychology
What is Biological, Humanistic, Socio-Cultural, Evolutionary, Cognitive, Pscychodynamic, Behavioral?