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PSYC Ch2
Neuroscience and Behavior
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The limbic system refers to the: | hippocampus, thalamus, amygdala, and hypothalamus. |
| Parkinson's disease is caused by the degeneration of neurons that produce: | dopamine. |
| Daily rhythms of sleep and wakefulness are regulated by the _____, which is found in the _____. | suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN); hypothalamus |
| Stress, exercise, and environmental complexity have been shown to affect the rate of _____ in the brains of monkeys, rodents, and birds. | neurogenesis |
| Acetylcholine is: | involved in movement and memory. |
| A particular neurotransmitter: | can have different effects, depending upon the receptor site to which it attaches. |
| The branch of psychology that is focused on understanding the internal physical events and processes that correspond with our mental processes and behavior is called _____. | biological psychology |
| The discoveries of Pierre Paul Broca and Karl Wernicke: | provided compelling evidence that language and speech functions are lateralized on the left hemisphere. |
| Important neurotransmitters | Acetylcholine, Dopamine, Serotonin, Norepinephrine, Glutamate, GABA, Endorphins |
| Acetylcholine | For learning, memory, muscle contractions |
| Dopamine | Movement, thought processes, Rewarding sensation |
| Serotonin | Emotional states, Sleep, Sensory perception |
| Norepinephrine | Physical arousal, Learning, Memory regulation of sleep |
| Glutamate | Excitatory messages |
| GABA | Inhibitory messages |
| Endorphins | Pain perception, Positive emotions |
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