Nervous System
The extension of the neuron that receives the message
Dendrite
This part of the brain is mainly responsible for aggression and fear
Amygdala
Damage to the cerebellum would most likely result in what problem?
A loss of motor coordination
Sound is interpreted by the
Temporal Lobe
Depression is closely linked with this neurotransmitter
Serotonin
What type of neurons carry outgoing information from the brain and spinal cord to the muscles and glands
Motor Neurons
This part of the brain includes the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, amygdala, and hippocampus
Limbic System
Dopamine, norepinephrine, and acetylcholine are all
Neurotransmitters
This structure in the brain creates long term memories
Hippocampus
This neurotransmitter is released after exercising or any physical activity.
Endorphins
A layer of fatty tissue encasing the fibers of many neurons: enables vastly greater transmission speed of neural impulses.
Myelin Sheath
Which part of the brain controls vision?
Occipital Lobe
What are the 4 major regions of the brain?
Cerebral hemispheres (Cerebrum), Diencephalon, Brain stem, Cerebellum
What is the name of the fluid found in between meninges and organs that acts as a shock absorber and circulates around the brain?
Cerebrospinal fluid
Acetylcholine is associated with what functions. Name at least 3.
alertness, memory, muscle contraction, appetite, sexual arousal
What two ions are exchanged during Action Potential to create an electrical charge....
Sodium & Potassium
Just like Phineas Gage, damage to your ______ lobe will not kill you, but will change your _______
Frontal Lobe/Personality
The pituitary gland is controlled by the
Hypothalamus
Damage to this part of the Brainstem would result in death as you wouldn't be able to regulate heart rate or breathing
Medulla
Most addictive drugs (cocaine, PCP, heroin, opiates, marijuana, and amphetamines) work by flooding the synapse with ___________.
Dopamine
The "Fight of Flight" response is activated by the...
Sympathetic Nervous System
A person with damage to Broca's area would most likely demonstrate which of the following symptoms?
Difficulty with speech production
It is the region of the brain that is most closely associated with interpreting body language and facial expressions.
The temporal lobe
What is the name of the progressive, fatal neurodegenerative brain disease caused by repeated head impacts?
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)
What is the difference between inhibitory and excitatory neurotransmitters?
Excitatory NTs cause impulses; Inhibitory stops an impulse.