All About the Brain
Part of the brain responsible for learning and forming new memories
Hippocampus
What is the typical memory span in short term memory? (the answer is a number)
7 plus or minus 2
Hormone in your body that plays a role in sleep
Melatonin
Which lobe of the brain is responsible for processing visual information?
Occipital Lobe
This stimulant drug found in coffee, tea, and energy drinks increases alertness and reduces fatigue.
Caffeine
Part of the brain that controls balance, coordination, posture, and fine motor control
Cerebellum
System made up of the brain and spinal cord
Central Nervous System
How many stages of sleep are in a typical sleep cycle?
4
What party of the retina helps you perceive color?
Cones
This type of drug slows down the central nervous system and relaxes the body.
Depressant
Part of the brain that controls hunger, thirst, body temperature, and arousal
Hypothalamus
Bushy extensions of a neuron that receive incoming signals
Dendrites
Which stage of sleep is characterized by vivid dreams and temporary paralysis of muscles?
REM
What is the formal name for the sense of smell?
Olfaction
These unpleasant physical and psychological symptoms occur when someone stops using a drug they depend on.
Withdrawal
Relay station that sends sensory information to the correct part of the brain
Thalamus
Part of the brain that processes fear and strong emotional responses
Amygdala
Which stage of sleep is the deepest. When you wake up you feel confused and disoriented.
NREM 3
What is the formal name for the sense of taste?
Gustation
This brain chemical associated with pleasure and reward increases when many drugs are used.
Dopamine
Part of the brainstem that controls automatic functions like breathing and heartbeat
Medulla
Neurotransmitter associated with reward, motivation, and pleasure
Dopamine
Internal clock that helps your body know when it's time to be awake and when it's time to
Circadian Rhythm
If you spin in circles and stop suddently, you will feel dizzy and unbalanced. This sensation is due to fluid movement in which part of his ear?
Semi-circular canals
This drug reduces pain and produces feelings of relaxation or euphoria by acting on the brain’s opioid receptors.
Opioid