Back to the Basics
What are the ridges of the brain called?
Gyri
This outer layer of the brain, or cerebrum, is responsible for higher-level functions like thinking and language.
Cortex
This almond-shaped structure is the primary center for processing fear and threatening stimuli.
Amygdala
What do hormones bind to?
Receptor cells
This fatty substance acts as an insulator for the axon, speeding up the transmission of electrical impulses.
Myelin Sheath
What is the side of the famous psychology debate that is categorized by the impact of our genetics and biology?
Nature
Damage to this outer portion of your brain could lead to memory loss.
Temporal lobe
A section of the brain that is both a part of the nervous system and a gland.
Hypothalamus
High levels of this hormone are associated with increased aggression and risk-taking, while low levels in certain species are linked to decreased social dominance.
Testosterone
Part of the nervous system we have direct control over
Somatic
What is the side of the psychological debate that is categorized by the environmental factors and experiences that shape us?
Nurture
The name for this portion of the brain literally translates to "the little brain."
Cerebellum
This brain structure acts as a relay station for sensory information, directing it to the correct part of the cortex.
Thalamus
What hormones is commonly referred to as the love hormone?
Oxytocin
This branch of the autonomic nervous system prepares the body for action, like increasing heart rate
Sympathetic Nervous System
What is the theory that suggests that specific functions are in specific areas of the brain?
Brain Localization Theory
This deep brain lobe, often omitted from basic lists, is involved in functions like consciousness and self-awareness.
Insular Lobe (Insula)
What region of the brain is commonly linked to early onset alzheimers?
Hippocampus
This term refers to the process where certain genes are "turned off" or prevented from being expressed.
Gene Suppression
What is the name of the process that takes place when a neurotransmitter is reabsorbed into the presynaptic neuron?
Reuptake
Who was the famous railroad worker that provided early evidence for the localization of personality in the frontal lobe?
Phineas Gage
A patient survives a stroke but loses the ability to feel the temperature of an object held in their hand, despite having no nerve damage in their skin. Identify the specific lobe of the cerebrum that has likely been affected.
Parietal Lobe
After an amygdala hijack is activated, what can help to reign it in/regulate it?
Prefrontal-cortex
How many glands are in the brain?
3 - Pituitary, Hypothalamus, Pineal
Draw a complete neuron - the first group to list all of the expected components will get the points
Dendrite, Soma, Axon, Axon terminal, Synapse, Mode of Ranvier, Myelin Sheath