Parts of a Neuron
What is a neuron?
A nerve / A nerve cell / The basic building blocks of the nervous system
What is a neurotransmitter?
Chemicals that send messages to neurons
What is the central nervous system?
The brain and spinal cord
What is the main function of the cerebellum?
Muscle control / Balance and movement
What is a dendrite?
The 'bushy'-like branches of a neuron / Receive messages from other cells
What is a nerves function?
(A bundle of axons) that serves to connect the CNS with muscles, sense organs, and glands
What is the brain stem?
The structure that basically connects your spinal cord to your brain (through the cerebellum)
What is the function of the brain stem?
Breathing / Sleep / Heart rate / Blood pressure
What is an axon?
Confined branch fiber extension from the neuron / Sends messages to other cells
What is the charge inside of a neuron?
Negatively charged
What is Broca's area?
An area with association in speech production and articulation
What function does the corpus callous allow?
Communication between both sides of the brain
What is the synapse?
The space between an axon tip and another cells body
What is reuptake?
When a neurotransmitter is absorbed to make room for a different neurotransmitter
What is Wernicke's area?
An area in the brain with association for Understanding written and spoken language
What is the function of the amygdala?
A major processor in emotions / Links the brain to emotions / Associated with learning
What is a myelin sheath?
A fatty tissue encasing neurons
Describe resting potential
The state of which a neuron is not firing an impulse
Name all 4 lobes of the cerebral cortex
Temporal, occipital, frontal, parietal
What are the main functions of the frontal lobes?
Control muscle movements / Speaking / Judgement making