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The Inner Sanctum
Brain Stew
100
This is the part of the neuron that recieves messages from other neurons
Dendrites
100
This is the largest part of the brain, and covers the internal structures
Cerebral Cortex
100
This is the neurotransmitter responsible for our fight or flight response
Norepinephrine
100
This structure of the brain is responsible for emotional responses and aggression
Amygdala
100
These are the two parts of the central nervous system
Brain and spinal cord
200
It's the yellow part of this neuron
Myelin Sheath
200
This is the part of the brain that connects your left and right brain and helps them communicate
Corpus Collosum
200
You sprain your ankle during a game but don't feel it until after because of this neurotransmitter
Endorphins
200
This structure of the brain directs information to different parts of the brain, it is in the center
Thalamus
200
The afferent nerves go towards this
Central nervous system
300
This is another name for a nerve cell
Neuron
300
This the part of the brain that helps coordinate your movements and helps keep you balanced
Cerebellum
300
This neurotransmitter is responsible for our sleep-wake cycle and helps shut down our other neuro transmitters
GABA
300
This part of the brain is responsible for creating new memories
Hippocampus
300
This is the name for nerves that travel away from the central nervous system
Efferent Nerves
400
This is the gap between dendrite and axon terminal
Synapse
400
This cortex is response for complex thoughts and pattern recognition
Association Cortex
400
This neurotransmitter is associated with skeletal muscle movement but also memory, Alzheimer's
Acetylcholine
400
This structure of the brain commands the endocrine system
Hypothalamus
400
This part of the brain produces language
Broca's Area
500
This is the town hall of the neuron, it interprets the messages that come in
Soma
500
This cortex is responsible for hearing
Auditory Cortex
500
This organ of the Endocrine system is responsible for metabolism, an issue could cause extreme low weights or gain of weight
Thyroid
500
This is the "master gland" because it commands other parts of the Endocrine system but it also controls height and physical development
Pituitary gland
500
This part of the brain interprets language
Wernicke's area