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Psychology

Neuron and Brain

TermDefinition
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
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