eyes
transmits impulses to the brain from the retina at the back of the eye.
optic nerve
primarily responsible for muscle control, including balance and movement
cerabellum
an insulating layer, that forms around nerves, including those in the brain and spinal cord.
myelin sheath
neurons will either transmit an impulse over the synapse to the next neuron completely or not at all.
All or none principal
A highly interconnected network that sends electrical signals to each other to help humans process information
Neural Networks
the clear outer layer at the front of the eye.
Cornea
the brain's ability to adapt when it is damaged
plasticity
What is the function of the dendrites?
to receive information from other neurons
a temporary shift (from negative to positive) in the neuron's membrane potential caused by ions suddenly flowing in and out of the neuron.
Action Potential
blocks or prevents the chemical message from being passed along any further.
ie: GABA
Inhibitory Neurotransmitters
The part of the eye that captures light, and transmits it into images you can see.
Retina
The part of the brain that is closely tied to emotions.
Amygdala
The region of the neuron containing the nucleus
cell body
a state of recovery that occurs after a neuron has fired an action potential.
Refractory Period
proteins typically found on the surface of cells, which are capable of recognizing and bonding to specific molecules
Receptor site
The part of the eye that gives us color vision.
Cones
The part of the brain that transmits information between the forebrain and cerebellum.
pons
transmits messages from the cell body to the dendrites of other neurons or to other body tissues, such as muscles.
axon
a change in a cell's membrane potential that makes it more negative
Hyper Polarization
the reabsorption of a neurotransmitter by a neurotransmitter transporter
Reuptake
The part of the eye that gives a black and white color
Rods
Controls the brain's ability to understand the meaning behind words
Wernickles area
transmits messages to other cells via use of neurotransmitters at synapses.
axon terminals
the electrical potential difference between the inside and outside of a neuron
Resting Potential
All three of these are examples of what kind of neurotransmitter?
glutamate, epinephrine, and norepinephrine
Excitatory Neurotransmitters