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Psychology
Neuron and Brain
Term | Definition |
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Thalamus | Part of the forebrain that serves as a relay station for sensory information |
Neuro Transmitters | The chemicals used to send messages across the synapse |
Endocrine System | Consists of glands and secretes hormones |
Dendrites | Thin fibers that transmit messages to the neuron's cell body |
Association Area | Part of the Cerebral Cortex that governs thought and language |
Myelin Sheath | A fatty substance that protects the axon |
Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) | Part of the Peripheral Nervous System that regulates the body's vital functions |
Somatic Nervous System (SNS) | Part of the PNS that transmits sensory messages |
Neurons | Nerve cells |
Each hemisphere of the Cerebral Cortex is divided into how many lobes? | 4 |
Medulla | Part of the hindbrain that helps control such vital functions as heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing |
Pituitary Gland | Secretes growth hormones and hormones that stimulate labor in pregnant women |
Axon | Carrie's information away from a neuron's cell body |
Two parts of the Nervous System | Central and Peripheral nervous system |
Two parts of the Central Nervous System | Brain and Spinal cord |
Two parts of the Autonomic Nervous System | Sympathetic and Parasympathetic |
Synapse | Located between the axon terminals of one neuron and the dendrites of another |
Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) | Transmits information from the central nervous system to other parts of the body |
Neurons | The basic building blocks of the nervous system |
Pons | Part of the Reticular Activating System that helps regulate sleep and alertness |
Serotonin and Dopamine are examples of.. | Neuro transmitters |
"Fight or Flight" is activated by what nervous system? | Sympathetic Nervous System |
Unusual drinking and eating habits can be caused by damage to the... | Hypo Thalamus |
Damage to these areas cause short term memory loss | Broca's area and the Wernick's area |
Corpus Collosum | Responsible for moving information from one hemisphere of the brain to the other |
Cerebrum | The largest part of the brain |
Left Hemisphere | The ability to create language |
Cerebral Cortex | The outer part of the brain |