Nervous System
What are two of the main structures of the Central Nervous System?
Raw information being taken from sensory receptors to the brain
Sensation
This is the shortest type (or storage) of memory
Sensory Memory
If a drug is a CNS Stimulant it will _______ brain activity
Speed up
Fibers that carry signals from the body of a neuron out to where communication occurs with other neurons.
Axon
There are two branches of the Nervous System. The Central and the ____________.
Peripheral Nervous System
The branch of the nervous system containing sensory receptors
Peripheral Nervous System
This type of memory covers general knowledge
Somatic Memory
This classification of drugs is mainly known for being a pain reliever, with the down side of having the potential to be very addictive.
Opiates
This is a type of memory revolving around personal event or experience in your life.
Episodic Memory
The Peripheral Nervous System houses ________ which are important in gathering information and transmitting that information to the brain.
Sensory Receptors.
The chemical substances that are passed through neurons to give commands to the body
Neurotransmitters
This type of memory covers how to do things
Procedural memory
MDMA (AKA Ecstasy) is classified as a ______ because it speeds up CNS activity
CNS Stimulant
This is memory that you have to make an effort to remember.
Explicit Memory
This is the space between neurons that allows for the passing of neurotransmitters between cells.
Synapse
Optical Lobe
This is a type of trigger that aids you in remembering information
Retrieval Cue
This classification of drug is characterized by a lost of contact with/awareness of reality
Hallucinogenic Drugs
This part of the brain deals heavily with planning
Frontal Lobe
What are the names of the four lobes of the brain
Frontal, Parietal, Temporal, Occipital
This neurotransmitter is often called the Happy Drug because it is associated with feelings of wellbeing and happiness
Serotonin
This is the theory that over time your memory degrades
Decay Theory
This drug is given as a painkiller in hospitals and belongs in the Opiate Classification. It is the standard Medical TV show IV painkiller.
Morphine
This part of the brain is heavily influential in the understanding of language
Temporal