This part of the neuron receives messages from other cells.
Dendrites
100
Which part of the nervous system controls our heart beat? Somatic, Central, Peripheral, Autonomic
Autonomic Nervous System
100
This part of the brain deals with aggression and fear.
Amygdala
100
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Pushups may vary
100
What does the sign on my door say right now?
Be Genuine. Be Accepting.
200
There are 5 main parts of a neuron. Name them.
Cell Body
Axon
Dendrites
Myelin Sheath
Axon Terminal
200
What are the three types of neurons?
Sensory
Motor
Inter
200
This part of the brain processes conscious memories and is known as the "save button."
Hippocampus
200
This brain lobe is located behind your forehead and controls your thinking and judgment.
Frontal Lobe
200
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Brain
300
This neural impulse or electrical charge travels down the axon.
Action Potential
300
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Reflex
300
This part of the brain is known as the little brain. It deals with nonverbal learning, memory, and coordinates voluntary movement with the pons.
Cerebellum
300
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Frontal
Occipital
Temporal
Parietal
300
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400
These chemical messengers get sent out by the axon terminal and latch onto the dendrites of the receiving neuron. Endorphins the natural pain killer is an example of these.
Neurotransmitters
400
This gland is located in the brain and controls all of the other glands of the body.
Pituitary Gland
400
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Pons
Medulla
Hypothalamus
400
This is the idea that the brain is every changing.
Plasticity.
400
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500
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Myelin Sheath
500
The body's slow chemical communication system. It is made up of all the glands of the body.
The Endocrine System
500
This part of the brain filters incoming stimuli and connects the spinal cord to the thalamus.
Reticular Formation
500
Explain the difference between the motor cortex and the somatosensory cortex.
The motor cortex controls voluntary movements while the somatosensory cortex processes touch and stimuli.