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Psychology
Neuron and Brain
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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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