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psy quiz 2

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anatomical structures dendrites, axon transmitters, Schwann's cells, axon, myelin sheath, cell body, nucleus
action potential An electrical impulse that sends signals around the body
chemical transmission the major means by which nerves communicate with one another in the nervous system
down-regulation a method for reducing the intensity of emotions and behavioral responses. Cocaine or nicotine
stimulant drugs increase activity in the CNS
depressant drugs decrease activity in the CNS
the ANS regulates involuntary functions
Examples of ANS heart rate, breathing, blood pressure
endocrine system hypothalamus, pituitary, pineal, parathyroids, thyroid, adrenal, pancreas, ovaries, testes
Synesthesia joined sensations
Examples of synesthesia tasting words, feeling music, seeing music
The corpus callosum allows the left and right sides of the brain to communicate
Neurogenesis development of new neurons after birth
neuroplasticity brain's ability to change function and structure
Marian Diamond's research. rats are housed in different environments to see how their brains develop. She also removed rats' ovaries and testes
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