Brain Anatomy
what's the largest part of the brain, and where is it located?
cerebrum, at the top
name 1 neurotransmitter
dopamine, GABA, serotonin, glutamate, oxytocin, etc.
What are the two types of nervous systems that humans have
sympathetic and parasympathetic
what happens to someone's pupil when it's very sunny outside?
it dilates
name 3 games we've played
what are the key differences between the 2 hemispheres?
The left: speech, logic, writing, and math
The right: creativity, spatial awareness, musical ability, and facial recognition
what is a synapse and where is it located?
It is the space in between the ends of two neurons, through which the neurotransmitters are released and received through receptors on the other neuron
how many cranial nerves are there?
12
what are eyelashes and eyebrows for?
they prevent debris and sweat from entering and irritating the eye?
What are Joseph's and Parmida's majors?
Joseph: Biomed
Parmida: Biophysics
what are the 4 lobes of the brain?
parietal, occipital, temporal, frontal
Name 4+ parts of the neuron
soma, axon, dendrite, myelin sheath, axon terminal
Describe the key differences between the 2 types of nervous systems
Sympathetic: fight or flight
Parasympathetic: rest and digest
what's the difference between rods and cones?
cones: responsible for helping you see the colors red, green, and blue
What room is this camp held in? (room number)
Room 122!
what are the functions of the 4 lobes of the brain?
1. Parietal: sensory information processing
2. Occipital: visual information processing
3. Temporal: brain's memory bank
4. Frontal: decision making, planning, and personality centre
what is the name of the neurotransmitter that promotes sleepiness?
adenosine
True or False: The nucleus is located inside the axon
Name 4+ parts of the eye
pupil, iris, lens, cornea, optic nerve, retina, sclera, aqueous humor, vitreous humor, etc.
What was the mentor's name from Thursday? (first and last for full points!)
Dr. Danielle Washington
How many neurons are in the brain?
a) 13 billion
b) 100 billion
c) 86 billion
d) 76 billion
86 billion
explain why people experience a crash after consuming caffeine?
the caffeine molecules bind to the adenosine receptors, while the adenosine molecules build up, and after the caffeine molecules dissolve, the adenosine floods the receptors and makes you REALLY tired
name 3 functions of the cerebrospinal fluid
delivers nutrients, removes waste, protects the nervous system etc.
what is the tapetum lucidum? (hint: you saw it in your dissection!)
it is a reflective layer of tissue located behind the retina, which helps with night vision in animals
name an instrument that both Chayce and Alice play
alto saxophone