Neuroanatomy
What part of the neuron receives incoming signals from other neurons?
What are dendrites?
The electrical signal that travels down a neuron's axon
What is an action potential
This neurotransmitter is most commonly associated with reward and motivation
What is dopamine
The brain structure connects the 2 hemispheres and allows them to communicate
The small gap between two neurons where neurotransmitters are released
What is the synaptic cleft?
This neurotransmitter is the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain.
What is GABA?
The structure that regulates hunger, thirst, body temp, and plays a role in hormonal release
What is the hypothalamus?
The ion rushes into the neuron during depolarization of an action potential
What is sodium (Na+)?
This neurotransmitter is involved in mood regulation and is commonly targeted by antidepressants like SSRIs.
What is serotonin?