Prefrontal Cortex
first to develop?
no the limbic system
what is dopamine?
Dopamine is a type of neurotransmitter.
does the brain grow from the front or from the back?
the back to the front
what are Synapses?
Synapses are brain structures that allows the neurons to transmit an electrical or chemical signal to another neuron.
where is it located?
in the brain
last to develop?
yeah
what does dopamine do?
it plays a role in many important body functions, including movement, memory and pleasurable reward and motivation.
what part of the brain controls the emotions?
the amygdala
is synaptic pruning good or bad?
This is a completely natural process, important for learning and memory.
Is the limbic system part of the emotional core?
Yes it is
what does it control?
your decision making.
how do you increase dopamine?
eating a balanced diet.
what does the brain control?
it is connected to the spine and carries out the task of sending messages to all parts of the body.
What age does synaptic pruning develop?
Is it the first thing to develop in the brain ?
Yes
what is the prefrontal cortex?
The prefrontal cortex is the cerebral cortex covering the front part of the frontal lobe - implicated in planning complex cognitive behavior.
what activates dopamine?
doing something that holds your attention/interest you .
what protects the brain?
The skull
what is Synaptic pruning?
Synaptic pruning cuts off information we don't use anymore.
what are 3 parts of the limbic system?
the hippocampus, the amygdala, and the hypothalamus
what is the most important part of the prefrontal cortex?
The most important function of the prefrontal cortex is the executive function.
does dopamine affect your feelings towards rewards?
Dopamine does influences your mood and feelings of reward and motivation.
how does the brain develop?
The main change is that unused connections in the thinking and processing part of your child's brain are 'pruned' away. At the same time, other connections are strengthened.
what does synaptic pruning do?
During synaptic pruning, the brain eliminates extra synapses.
what is the limbic system?
your emotional core