Hormones
What are hormones and what do they do?
are chemical messengers produced by glands that travel through the bloodstream to regulate bodily functions like growth, metabolism, mood, and reproduction.
What are neurotransmitters?
A signaling molecule secreted by a neuron to affect another cell across a synapse.
This part of the brain is responsible for higher cognitive functions such as reasoning, planning,and problem-solving.
What is the frontal lobe
This part of the nervous system is responsible for relaying signals between what 2 things
What is Brain and Spinal Cord
How many Lobes does the cerebral hemisphere have?
5 lobes
What are 5 common types of hormones?
Insulin, thyroid hormes, estrogen, testornes, cortisol
What are the purposes of a neurotransmitter?
To carry chemical signals from neuron to the next target cell.
This part of the brain is associated with processing sensory information and is involved in the perception of touch, temperature, and pain.
What is the parietal lobe
These cells are the basic building blocks of the nervous system, responsible for transmitting signals.
What are neurons
What is the cerebral Hemisphere?
Part of the brain that controls speech, thought, and emotions.
What hormones affect moods?
Serotin, Dopamine, and Estrogen/Progesterone
What are the top 7 neurotransmitters?
acetylcholine, norepinephrine, dopamine, gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), glutamate, serotonin, and histamine.
This part of the brain is responsible for coordinating muscle movements and maintaining balance.
What is the cerebellum
This neurodegenerative disease is characterized by tremors, stiffness, and difficulty with movement.
What is Parkinson's disease
What are the 5 lobes in the cerebral?
Frontal, parietal, occipital, temporal, and limbic.
What can cause hormonal imbalances?
Causes include stress, poor diet, medical conditions, medications, and aging.
What three neurotransmitters can be found in the catecholamines?
Dopamine, norepinephrine and epinephrine
Located at the base of the brain, this structure controls vital functions like heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure.
What is the brainstem
The peripheral Nervous system controls voluntary movements and sensory information
What is the somatic nervous system ?
How do the hemispheres communicate?
Corpus Callosum
What are Endocrine glands?
The endocrine system is a messenger system in an organism comprising feedback loops of hormones that are released by internal glands directly into the circulatory system and that target and regulate distant organs
What happens when someone doesn't have neurotransmitters?
may contribute to mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, addiction, bipolar disorder, and mood swings.
This almond-shaped part of the brain is involved in processing emotions, particularly fear and pleasure.
What is the amygdala
The Autonomic Nervous System is divided into two branches: the sympathetic and this branch calms the body
What is the Parasympathetic
What happens if the cerebrum hemisphere is damaged?
Weakness and paralysis of the right side of the body.